Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

LATCHFORD PLACE, HP1 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATCHFORD PLACE, HP1 1AB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP1 1AB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP1 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Latchford Place, 0.1km from Green End in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP1, HP1 1AB offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00118767 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1AB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 985,000

3 sales · Mean £ 964,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP1 1AB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.1 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.7 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.7 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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Chaulden Junior School

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.9 km
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Chaulden Infants' and Nursery

Inadequate155 pupils0.9 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Choy Fu0.9 km
  • Lucky Stars0.8 km
  • Warners End Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Indian Spice0.4 km
  • Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boxmoor Village Store0.4 km
  • Byron's Chemist0.4 km
  • VG Merchants0.8 km
  • J & J BUTCHERS0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.4 km
  • The Grapes0.2 km
  • The Top Of The World0.7 km
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Camelot R U F Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Fishery Wharf Cafe0.7 km
  • Puccinos0.8 km
  • The Sunrise Cafe0.8 km
  • Sitar Restaurant0.4 km
  • Coffee and Wine0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead0.9 km
  • Apsley2.6 km
  • Berkhamsted5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gravelhill Terrace0.1 km
  • Gravelhill Terrace0.1 km
  • Green End Road North0.2 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.3 km
  • St Rose's School0.3 km