Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

COTTERELLS, HP1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERELLS, HP1 1AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

357

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /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 1AG 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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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

HP1 1AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £242k. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

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

HP1 1AG is an active urban area on Cotterells, 0.2km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00118861 (shared with 9 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 1AG. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 259,305

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

Crime around HP1 1AG is above average at 135 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 offences216
Anti-social behaviour193
Shoplifting174
Criminal damage and arson58
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.2 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.2 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.0 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Day 1 Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • River Island0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.8 km
  • The Full House0.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.9 km
  • Rose And Crown1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.3 km
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.1 km
  • Banana Leaf0.3 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.3 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.4 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Shahs Halal Food0.6 km
  • Best Kebab House0.5 km
  • Burgitzza0.4 km
  • Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Millennium Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
  • Fresh Market0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.3 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.4 km
  • Apsley2.1 km
  • Kings Langley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Waterhouse Street0.2 km
  • Hemel Hempstead School0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km