HP1 is a postcode district in Dacorum, East of England, covering 656 active and 558 retired postcodes.
The largest share of HP1 (15%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes HP1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in HP1 are around £430k, down 5.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HP1 at 420 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HP1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
HP1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HP1 postcode area.
26,726
41
£ 49,167 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
HP1 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bowerdean Nursery School
The Mary Towerton School At Studley Green
Bledlow Ridge School
Haddenham Community Infant School
Marsh School
Little Kingshill Combined School
Prestwood Infant School
Tylers Green First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- R N News Ltd
- Next
- TK Maxx
- Waterstones
- Zap Digitronix
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn
- Premier Inn
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Friars Inn
- Hemel Hempstead Town Cricket Club
- The Anchor
- Alford Arms
- Boxmoor Cricket Club
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Amaravati Buddhist Centre
- Aramark at West Herts College
- Artichoke Urban Farm Shop
- Banana Leaf
- Bengal Spice
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative Food
- Fresh Market
- Hemel Food Centre
- Tesco
- Tesco
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Romino's Pizza
- Hellenic Hymn
- Magicboxfoodltd
- Mooboo
- Triple B
- + 35 more
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Area Profile: HP1 · Data under Open Government Licence