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HP3 8DX

Bennetts End Road

Leverstock Green

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Detailed insights for HP3 8DX

Overview

Postcode HP3 8DX is located in a major urban area, within the Leverstock Green area of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Nash Mills & Bennetts End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nash Mills & Bennetts End is £62,899 per year. The median sale price in Leverstock Green is £550,000 (around £471 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £388,125 and £733,125. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Belswains Playing Field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Nash Mills & Bennetts End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,312 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Nash Mills & Bennetts End has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Nash Mills & Bennetts End is £62,899 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Nash Mills & Bennetts End near HP3 8DX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 8DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBelswains Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Belswains Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
4,370.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.14(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(+22%)
Other theft
6.4(+17%)
Burglary
5.76(+107%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(+2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
61.11%
Pakistani
54
13.64%
Other White
39
9.85%
Indian
12
3.03%
African
11
2.78%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
24.83%
No qualifications
70
23.18%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.41%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.11%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Leverstock Green

Median price: £550,000
Price per sq ft: £471
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £388K – £733K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £471 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
Detached35£765,000£537
Semi-Detached15£550,000£496
Terraced28£420,750£434
Flats10£214,000£300

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£790,000£174,000£575,000£400,000
2026£655,000£210,000£542,500£415,750
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£520£344£503£436
2026£488£305£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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202694, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DYFlatsLeasehold£230,000
26 Sept 2025177, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DYTerracedFreehold£382,500
13 Mar 202629, Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
08 Oct 202517, Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EATerracedFreehold£235,000
24 Apr 202624, Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DPTerracedFreehold£317,500

Schools

In the HP3 8DX postcode area, located within Nash Mills & Bennetts End, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 8DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryThe Reddings Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySaint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLime Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP3 8DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 8DX
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.

Band A£1,606
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,409
Band E£2,944
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,817

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 8DX, 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)Nash Mills & Bennetts EndE02004875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 020BE01023358
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 8DX

Is HP3 8DX (Nash Mills & Bennetts End) safe?

The area around HP3 8DX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP3 8DX?

The median sale price around HP3 8DX in Leverstock Green is £550,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP3 8DX?

There are 16 schools close to HP3 8DX, including The Reddings Primary School (Good), Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Lime Walk Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP3 8DX?

HP3 8DX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP3 8DX (Nash Mills & Bennetts End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 8DX 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).