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HP3 8PA

Brickmakers Lane

Leverstock Green

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Detailed insights for HP3 8PA

Overview

Postcode HP3 8PA 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 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westwick Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

37.8%

Approximately 37.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from HP3 8PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Leverstock Green near HP3 8PA 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 8PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestwick FieldMediumWalking directions to Westwick Field

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
6,659.9 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
251
76.06%
Other White
20
6.06%
Indian
13
3.94%
African
9
2.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.73%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.09%
No qualifications
52
20.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
36.97%
Social rents from council
43
36.13%
Owns outright
23
19.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.88%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 8PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202686A, Brickmakers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PADetachedFreehold£355,000
31 Mar 202660, Ritcroft Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PFTerracedFreehold£371,000
01 Aug 202548, Ritcroft Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PFTerracedFreehold£317,500
10 Dec 202589, Tile Kiln Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
25 Jun 202594, Tile Kiln Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NWDetachedFreehold£690,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWoodfield SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHobbs Hill Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP3 8PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 8PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCoxe's Pond StoreVauxhall Road, Dacorum, HP2 4HWWalking directions to Coxe's Pond Store
0.4 miSparVillage Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8QGWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMaceMalmes Croft, Dacorum, HP3 8UYWalking directions to Mace

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 8PA, 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 8PA

Is HP3 8PA (Leverstock Green) safe?

The area around HP3 8PA 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 8PA?

The median sale price around HP3 8PA 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 8PA?

There are 15 schools close to HP3 8PA, including Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Woodfield School (Outstanding) and Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP3 8PA?

HP3 8PA 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 8PA (Leverstock Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 8PA 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.