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HP1 3BH

Watling

Dacorum

England / East of England / Dacorum / Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden / Watling / HP1 3BH

Overview

Postcode HP1 3BH is located in a rural village, within the Watling ward of Dacorum in the East of England region , and forms part of the Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

23.3%

Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £55,900 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from HP1 3BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden near HP1 3BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
87.4 per km²

Demographics

British
295
78.46%
Other White
40
10.64%
Other Asian
11
2.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.13%
Irish
7
1.86%
Total population: 376

Housing

Owns outright
45
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.33%
Social rents from council
26
21.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Other social rented
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Watling

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,475,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£650,000
Flats6£180,000
Semi-Detached17£450,000
Terraced19£395,000

10 years price trend in Watling

Schools

In the HP1 3BH postcode area, located within Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryGreat Gaddesden Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.