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HP3 8DP

Acorn Road

Leverstock Green

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Detailed insights for HP3 8DP

Overview

Postcode HP3 8DP is located in a major urban area, within the Leverstock Green ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leverstock Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leverstock Green is £68,565 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belswains Playing Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Leverstock Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Leverstock Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Leverstock Green is £68,565 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP3 8DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Leverstock Green near HP3 8DP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 8DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBelswains Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Belswains Playing Field
0.5 miReith FieldsMediumWalking directions to Reith Fields

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
8,475.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.03(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.36(+41%)
Public order
5.66(+11%)
Burglary
5.03(+81%)
Other theft
4.41(-19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
71.61%
Pakistani
22
6.94%
Other White
21
6.62%
Indian
10
3.15%
Other Asian
9
2.84%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
22.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.46%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
38.05%
Social rents from council
35
30.97%
Owns outright
21
18.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.62%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Leverstock Green

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£464
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £715K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £464 per square foot) in Leverstock Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,448,368.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leverstock Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£750,000£530
Semi-Detached15£570,000£496
Terraced29£425,000£434
Flats8£224,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leverstock Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£700,000£245,000£505,000£321,250
2017£631,250£237,500£457,000£330,000
2018£605,000£240,000£430,000£339,000
2019£632,500£207,000£483,750£325,000
2020£626,000£233,000£513,750£335,000
2021£720,000£252,500£485,000£350,000
2022£710,000£210,000£550,000£399,000
2023£677,500£230,000£527,500£377,500
2024£770,000£230,000£505,000£397,000
2025£780,000£174,000£575,000£400,000
2026£630,000£224,000£545,000£428,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£355£442£356
2017£438£332£393£360
2018£453£340£396£375
2019£452£420£402£340
2020£431£324£473£369
2021£446£338£456£385
2022£515£375£512£426
2023£477£326£472£415
2024£476£341£491£428
2025£524£344£503£433
2026£513£346£482£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leverstock Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202624, Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DPTerracedFreehold£317,500
31 Mar 202525, Belsize Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DJTerracedFreehold£335,000
23 May 202565, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DSTerracedFreehold£361,500
10 Jul 20255, Belsize Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000
28 Feb 202522, Bennetts End Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DTTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the HP3 8DP postcode area, located within Leverstock Green, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 8DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySaint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Reddings Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLime Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP3 8DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 8DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExtraJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 HP3 8DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Ann McArevey

Leverstock Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jonathan Gale

Leverstock Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Robin Bromham

Leverstock Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardLeverstock GreenE05004708
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leverstock GreenE02004872
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 017CE01023411
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 8DP

Is HP3 8DP (Leverstock Green) safe?

The area around HP3 8DP records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HP3 8DP?

The median sale price around HP3 8DP in Leverstock Green is £550,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP3 8DP?

There are 15 schools close to HP3 8DP, including Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, The Reddings Primary School (Good) and Lime Walk Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP3 8DP?

HP3 8DP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP3 8DP (Leverstock Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 8DP is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Ann McArevey (Liberal Democrats), Jonathan Gale (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Bromham (Liberal Democrats).

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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.