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HP3 9PS

Dell Meadow

Apsley and Corner Hall

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Detailed insights for HP3 9PS

Overview

Postcode HP3 9PS 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 Boxmoor & Apsley area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boxmoor & Apsley is £72,601 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Durrants Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Boxmoor & Apsley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Boxmoor & Apsley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Boxmoor & Apsley is £72,601 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 234 ft away from HP3 9PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Boxmoor & Apsley near HP3 9PS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP3 9PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Apsley

N/A

Walking directions to Apsley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP3 9PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDurrants Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Durrants Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
515
Population density
5,574.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
65.91(+1105%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.25(+257%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.41(+22%)
Shoplifting
33.67(+392%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.43(+64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
67.91%
Other White
50
9.78%
Indian
15
2.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
2.94%
African
14
2.74%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
46.1%
Level 3 (A level)
74
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.24%
No qualifications
36
8.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 423

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
125
50.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
20.24%
Owns outright
31
12.55%
Other social rented
21
8.5%
Social rents from council
18
7.29%
Total households: 247

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 9PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202565, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PPDetachedFreehold£750,000
28 May 2025The Loft, 61A, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PPOtherFreehold£3,725
27 Mar 202585, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
02 Oct 202521, Imperial Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FJFlatsLeasehold£275,000
30 Jun 202523, Imperial Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FJFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the HP3 9PS postcode area, located within Boxmoor & Apsley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP3 9PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBelswains Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNash Mills Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryTwo Waters Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP3 9PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBells Mini MartBelmont Road, Dacorum, HP3 9FZWalking directions to Bells Mini Mart
0.2 miSainsbury'sLondon Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miApsley Supermarket17 Dickinson Quay, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WGWalking directions to Apsley Supermarket
0.4 miTesco Express4-6 Barnacres Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8APWalking 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 9PS, 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)Boxmoor & ApsleyE02004873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 018HE01033023
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP3 9PS

Is HP3 9PS (Boxmoor & Apsley) safe?

The area around HP3 9PS records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near HP3 9PS?

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

What schools are near HP3 9PS?

There are 11 schools close to HP3 9PS, including Belswains Primary School (Good), Nash Mills Church of England Primary School (Good) and Two Waters Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP3 9PS?

The closest station to HP3 9PS is Apsley, about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP3 9PS?

HP3 9PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,922 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP3 9PS (Boxmoor & Apsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 9PS 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.