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HP3 9JU

Leys Road

Bennetts End

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Detailed insights for HP3 9JU

Overview

Postcode HP3 9JU is located in a major urban area, within the Bennetts End ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Corner Hall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belswains Playing Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
63.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Corner Hall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Corner Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.3%

Approximately 63.3% 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 9JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Corner Hall near HP3 9JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP3 9JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Apsley

N/A

Walking directions to Apsley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 9JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBelswains Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Belswains Playing Field
0.5 miDurrants Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Durrants Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
2,476.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.34(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.14(+186%)
Other theft
17.67(+223%)
Vehicle crime
11.05(+151%)
Public order
9.57(+87%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
70.79%
Other White
29
9.97%
Pakistani
14
4.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.81%
Irish
8
2.75%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
26.34%
No qualifications
46
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.84%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
31.67%
Other social rented
38
31.67%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.83%
Owns outright
17
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Bennetts End

Median price£441,000
Price per sq ft£456
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£373K – £542K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 (about £456 per square foot) in Bennetts End area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bennetts End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£630,000£485
Semi-Detached18£510,000£481
Terraced18£406,500£447
Flats6£222,500£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bennetts End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bennetts End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£512,500£255,000£397,500£335,000
2017£506,000£224,500£413,000£347,000
2018£510,000£249,400£385,000£312,500
2019£480,000£240,000£453,500£339,950
2020£550,000£235,000£425,000£347,500
2021£500,000£238,750£400,000£367,500
2022£556,000£217,000£440,000£410,000
2023£565,000£265,000£443,000£381,500
2024£525,000£228,750£469,500£387,000
2025£652,500£225,000£510,000£412,000
2026£630,000£242,500£480,000£414,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bennetts End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bennetts End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416£408£394£358
2017£428£362£411£398
2018£439£368£425£354
2019£346£354£374£379
2020£406£370£403£388
2021£435£393£422£383
2022£511£326£491£436
2023£460£363£475£415
2024£465£394£448£430
2025£509£444£481£427
2026£484£441£483£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bennetts End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bennetts End in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202542, Langley Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£577,500
24 Feb 202551, Langley Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
14 Mar 20251, Pamela Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
07 May 202612, Langley Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
19 Dec 202510, Langley Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,000

Schools

In the HP3 9JU postcode area, located within Corner Hall, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 9JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLime Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBelswains Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP3 9JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 9JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa110 Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EJWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miTesco ExtraJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miBells Mini MartBelmont Road, Dacorum, HP3 9FZWalking directions to Bells Mini Mart
0.5 miLidlJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Lin Greenfield

Bennetts End - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardBennetts EndE05004696
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Corner HallE02004874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 019BE01023387
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 9JU

Is HP3 9JU (Corner Hall) safe?

The area around HP3 9JU records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9JU?

The median sale price around HP3 9JU in Corner Hall is £441,000 (about £456 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP3 9JU?

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

What is the nearest station to HP3 9JU?

The closest station to HP3 9JU is Apsley, about 1,191 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP3 9JU?

HP3 9JU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 9JU is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lin Greenfield (Labour Party).

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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.