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HP3 9NA

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Bennetts End

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Overview

Postcode HP3 9NA 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 Nash Mills & Bennetts End area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 nearest station is Apsley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Belswains Playing Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
66.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Nash Mills & Bennetts End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Nash Mills & Bennetts End has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.9%

Approximately 66.9% 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 9NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Nash Mills & Bennetts End near HP3 9NA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP3 9NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Apsley

N/A

Walking directions to Apsley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 9NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBelswains Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Belswains Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
5,153.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.3(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.61(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-7%)
Public order
4.14(-19%)
Vehicle crime
3.55(-19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
66.32%
Pakistani
32
11.23%
Other White
22
7.72%
African
13
4.56%
Other
7
2.46%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
58.65%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.28%
Owns outright
14
10.53%
Other social rented
11
8.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202520, Fouracres Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
08 Apr 202694, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DYFlatsLeasehold£230,000
26 Sept 2025177, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DYTerracedFreehold£382,500
08 Oct 202517, Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EATerracedFreehold£235,000
18 Sept 202532, Barnacres Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8HSTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the HP3 9NA postcode area, located within Nash Mills & Bennetts End, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 9NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Reddings Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBelswains Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHobbs Hill Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9NA, 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)Nash Mills & Bennetts EndE02004875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 020AE01023357
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 9NA

Is HP3 9NA (Nash Mills & Bennetts End) safe?

The area around HP3 9NA records about 53 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP3 9NA?

The median sale price around HP3 9NA in Nash Mills & Bennetts End is £441,000 (about £456 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP3 9NA?

There are 14 schools close to HP3 9NA, including The Reddings Primary School (Good), Belswains Primary School (Good) and Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP3 9NA?

The closest station to HP3 9NA is Apsley, about 1,349 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP3 9NA?

HP3 9NA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP3 9NA (Nash Mills & Bennetts End) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.