Postcode HP3 9SL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Durrants Hill Park.
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.
Boxmoor & Apsley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.7% 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.
The average income per household in Boxmoor & Apsley is £72,601 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 42 ft away from HP3 9SL.
Boxmoor & Apsley near HP3 9SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Apsley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Apsley | N/A | Walking directions to Apsley |
| 0.9 mi | Hemel Hempstead | N/A | Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Durrants Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Durrants Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Balderson's Moor | Small | Walking directions to Balderson's Moor |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £531,000 | £504 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £520,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 32 | £475,000 | £485 |
| Flats | 49 | £270,000 | £385 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP3 9SL.
In the HP3 9SL postcode area, located within Boxmoor & Apsley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP3 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Unit 1 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9AA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Bells Mini Mart | Belmont Road, Dacorum, HP3 9FZ | Walking directions to Bells Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP3 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hugo James Hardy
Apsley and Corner Hall - Elected 11 Jun 2026
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP3 9SL 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.
The median sale price around HP3 9SL in Boxmoor & Apsley is £388,500 (about £449 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HP3 9SL, including Two Waters Primary School (Outstanding), Tudor Primary School (Good) and Belswains Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP3 9SL is Apsley, about 761 m away.
HP3 9SL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP3 9SL is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hugo James Hardy (Liberal Democrats).
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.