Area Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HP1 postcode area.

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Population

26,726

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,167 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £430,395 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3234
Anti-social behaviour2907
Shoplifting1588
Criminal damage and arson744
Other theft615

school Local Schools

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Bowerdean Nursery School

Outstanding187 pupils
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The Mary Towerton School At Studley Green

Requires Improvement40 pupils
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Bledlow Ridge School

Outstanding173 pupils
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Haddenham Community Infant School

Good92 pupils
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Marsh School

Requires Improvement187 pupils
P

Little Kingshill Combined School

Outstanding236 pupils
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Prestwood Infant School

Outstanding160 pupils
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Tylers Green First School

Good177 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • R N News Ltd
  • Bargain Booze
  • Greggs
  • Greggs
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn
  • Premier Inn
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Friars Inn
  • Hemel Hempstead Town Cricket Club
  • The Anchor
  • Alford Arms
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Amaravati Buddhist Centre
  • Aramark at West Herts College
  • Artichoke Urban Farm Shop
  • Banana Leaf
  • Bengal Spice
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-operative Food
  • Fresh Market
  • Hemel Food Centre
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Romino's Pizza
  • Al baba
  • Auntie Anne's
  • Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ
  • Burgitzza
  • + 35 more