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HP3 9EL

Crabtree Lane

Apsley and Corner Hall

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Detailed insights for HP3 9EL

Overview

Postcode HP3 9EL is located in a major urban area, within the Apsley and Corner Hall ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Corner Hall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Corner Hall is £63,043 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Durrants Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
46.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Corner Hall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Corner Hall has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Corner Hall is £63,043 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP3 9EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Corner Hall near HP3 9EL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP3 9EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Apsley

N/A

Walking directions to Apsley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 9EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDurrants Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Durrants Hill Park
0.4 miPlough GardensSmallWalking directions to Plough Gardens
0.4 miBalderson's MoorSmallWalking directions to Balderson's Moor

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
8,888.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.74(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.32(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+72%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(+86%)
Other theft
4.77(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
71.01%
Pakistani
25
7.4%
African
20
5.92%
Other White
19
5.62%
Other Asian
9
2.66%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
28.52%
No qualifications
63
23.33%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
42.96%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.13%
Owns outright
25
17.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.08%
Other social rented
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Apsley and Corner Hall

Median price£388,500
Price per sq ft£449
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £495K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £388,500 (about £449 per square foot) in Apsley and Corner Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£531,000£504
Semi-Detached21£520,000£465
Terraced32£475,000£485
Flats49£270,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Apsley and Corner Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£589,998£245,000£385,000£368,500
2017£587,498£255,000£378,000£375,000
2018£470,000£260,000£405,000£380,000
2019£507,500£273,450£417,500£409,995
2020£662,250£264,998£410,820£373,000
2021£623,000£275,000£450,000£383,000
2022£650,000£277,500£500,000£426,000
2023£517,500£267,500£435,000£415,000
2024£611,250£265,000£475,000£435,000
2025£533,500£272,000£525,000£427,000
2026£530,000£270,000£522,500£472,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£433£421£396
2017£429£422£419£369
2018£428£412£413£416
2019£406£427£396£440
2020£386£438£409£404
2021£412£446£445£403
2022£487£401£501£485
2023£512£394£472£465
2024£479£400£470£481
2025£492£400£486£488
2026£524£381£434£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Apsley and Corner Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20263, Ranworth Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
25 Sept 2025126, Seaton Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HUTerracedFreehold£380,000
20 Jun 202522, Wroxham Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HFTerracedFreehold£425,000
04 Jun 20258, Marriotts Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9ENTerracedFreehold£500,000
05 Feb 20256, Marriotts Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9ENTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the HP3 9EL postcode area, located within Corner Hall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 9EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLime Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Hemel Hempstead SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP3 9EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 9EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa110 Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EJWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miTesco ExtraJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hugo James Hardy

Apsley and Corner Hall - Elected 11 Jun 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Corner HallE02004874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 019AE01023386
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 9EL

Is HP3 9EL (Corner Hall) safe?

The area around HP3 9EL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HP3 9EL?

The median sale price around HP3 9EL in Corner Hall is £388,500 (about £449 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP3 9EL?

There are 15 schools close to HP3 9EL, including Tudor Primary School (Good), Lime Walk Primary School (Good) and The Hemel Hempstead School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP3 9EL?

The closest station to HP3 9EL is Apsley, about 1,381 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP3 9EL?

HP3 9EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP3 9EL (Corner Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 9EL is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hugo James Hardy (Liberal Democrats).

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.