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.
LATCHFORD PLACE, HP1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATCHFORD PLACE, HP1 1AB.
350
40
£ 63,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Boxmoor Primary School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
Chaulden Junior School
Chaulden Infants' and Nursery
The Collett School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HP11AB · Data under Open Government Licence