Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RIVER PARK, HP1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER PARK, HP1 1AF.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP1 1AF's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £450k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HP1 1AF is a sought-after residential area on River Park, 0.4km from Boxmoor in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, HP1 1AF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00118768 (shared with 4 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 1AF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 461,033

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

HP1 1AF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour37
Violence and sexual offences35
Other theft15
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.5 km
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Roman Fields Academy

Outstanding39 pupils0.8 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.9 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils1.0 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Pixies Hill Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Chaulden Junior School

Requires Improvement154 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nash Chemists1.0 km
  • Boxmoor Village Store0.2 km
  • TJ Wines1.0 km
  • Byron's Chemist0.2 km
  • VG Merchants0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
  • Flavour 381.0 km
  • Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Fishery Wharf Cafe0.2 km
  • Sitar Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.1 km
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Camelot R U F Club0.8 km
  • Cotterells Club1.0 km
  • Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Choy Fu1.0 km
  • Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.2 km
  • Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Indian Spice0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead0.3 km
  • Apsley2.2 km
  • Berkhamsted5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fishery Inn0.1 km
  • Fishery Inn0.1 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.2 km
  • Cowper Road0.2 km
  • Hanover Green0.2 km