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HP1

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP1 covers HEMEL HEMPSTEAD in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £478,601
1yr change ▼ 1.5%
Crime 35% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£478,601

▼ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

67% above national avg

Crime Rate

109.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in HP1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP1 is £478,601, which is 16% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP1 cost 66.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP1 have fallen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £735,634 152
Semi-detached £531,389 188
Terraced £411,780 433
Flat £249,147 223
All types £478,601 1029

5-Year Price History

£451K £470K £488K £507K £526K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 109.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP1 has a crime rate significantly 35% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
36.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
26.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Heath Lane Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Boxmoor Primary School Primary Good mi
South Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Micklem Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gade Valley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

161,420

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP1 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP1 is collected by Dacorum. The Band D rate is £2,087/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP1 — HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Area Summary

HP1 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) offers above-average property prices (£478,601, 67% above national average), higher-than-average crime (35% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

What is the average house price in HP1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The average house price in HP1 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is £478,601, based on 1029 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 67% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.5% over the past year.
Is HP1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in HP1 is above the national average (109.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (26.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The population of HP1 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is approximately 161,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP1?
The average broadband download speed in HP1 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
There are 17 schools in or near HP1. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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