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HP3

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP3 encompasses HEMEL HEMPSTEAD and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £495,990
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 13% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£495,990

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

73% above national avg

Crime Rate

70.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

Property Prices in HP3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP3 is £495,990, which is 13% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP3 cost 72.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP3 have risen 1.6% 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 £873,651 220
Semi-detached £520,671 314
Terraced £414,004 346
Flat £274,946 342
All types £495,990 1255

5-Year Price History

£447K £466K £484K £503K £522K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP3

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

With 70.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP3 has a crime rate 13% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
18.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP3 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Two Waters Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Tudor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chambersbury Primary School Primary Good mi
The Reddings Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lime Walk Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,807

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP3 are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP3 is collected by Three Rivers. The Band D rate is £2,099/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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HP3 — HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Area Summary

HP3 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) offers above-average property prices (£495,990, 73% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP3 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

What is the average house price in HP3 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The average house price in HP3 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is £495,990, based on 1255 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 73% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is HP3 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in HP3 is close to the national average at 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP3 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The population of HP3 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is approximately 95,807 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP3?
The average broadband download speed in HP3 is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP3 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
There are 14 schools in or near HP3. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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