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HP1 9WQ

Maxted Road

Adeyfield East

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Overview

Postcode HP1 9WQ is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield East ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Maylands & Adeyfield area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
84%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

84%

Approximately 84.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from HP1 9WQ.

Flood risk

N/A

Maylands & Adeyfield near HP1 9WQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Apsley located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
1,380.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.22(+170%)
Shoplifting
50.93(+645%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.36(+266%)
Other theft
18.66(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.14(+154%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
70.86%
Other White
25
8.28%
African
16
5.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.64%
Pakistani
7
2.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.77%
Level 3 (A level)
45
21.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
19.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.68%
No qualifications
20
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
117
81.25%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.94%
Social rents from council
4
2.78%
Owns outright
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Adeyfield East

Median price£441,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £551K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Adeyfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£630,000£447
Semi-Detached15£485,000£418
Terraced17£430,000£428
Flats11£225,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£225,000£420,000£334,950
2017£540,000£211,000£395,000£335,000
2018£475,000£239,750£405,000£346,000
2019£517,000£202,500£430,000£342,500
2020£582,500£250,000£480,000£328,000
2021£580,000£250,000£487,500£380,000
2022£580,000£218,000£522,000£415,000
2023£562,500£272,000£477,500£413,750
2024£611,000£225,000£490,000£419,000
2025£602,500£230,500£492,500£412,500
2026£722,500£210,000£475,000£342,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£407£351£410
2017£409£399£411£392
2018£416£374£379£351
2019£398£317£351£391
2020£385£451£428£384
2021£454£444£426£406
2022£451£364£469£488
2023£473£389£455£505
2024£514£347£465£425
2025£540£341£430£435
2026£396£375£545£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adeyfield East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 9WQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 9WQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Quantum House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DEOtherFreehold£3,815,000
17 Dec 2025Industrial Doors Systems, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DNOtherFreehold£1,300,000
03 Mar 2025Mark House, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7UEOtherFreehold£4,250,000
28 Oct 202511, Avebury Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7TATerracedFreehold£544,000
31 Mar 20258, Kiln Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4RESemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the HP1 9WQ postcode area, located within Maylands & Adeyfield, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 9WQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableDacorum Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 9WQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 9WQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop3-4 Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SEWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTesco ExpressMaylands Avenue, Dacorum, HP2 4BEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiMaylands Avenue, Dacorum, HP2 4NWWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP1 9WQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Williams

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Barbara Brucelia Pesch

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardAdeyfield EastE05004691
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maylands & AdeyfieldE02004868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 013AE01023345
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2023-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 9WQ

Is HP1 9WQ (Maylands & Adeyfield) safe?

The area around HP1 9WQ records about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HP1 9WQ?

The median sale price around HP1 9WQ in Maylands & Adeyfield is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 9WQ?

There are 14 schools close to HP1 9WQ, including Hobletts Manor Junior School (Good), Hobletts Manor Infants' School (Good) and Dacorum Education Support Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP1 9WQ?

HP1 9WQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 9WQ (Maylands & Adeyfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 9WQ is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Barbara Brucelia Pesch (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.