HP1 1AH is an active urban area on Heath Lane, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1AH is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00189340 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH LANE, HP1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, HP1 1AH.
235
34
£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in HP1 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1AH. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
4 sales · Mean £ 318,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1AH is above average at 117 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
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Boxmoor Primary School
The Collett School
Laureate Academy
Gade Valley Primary School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Day 1 Convenience Store1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- River Island0.5 km
- Cake Box0.5 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Midland Hotel0.9 km
- The Full House0.5 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Creams Cafe0.4 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.2 km
- Banana Leaf0.5 km
- Cafe Roastino0.4 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.4 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Shahs Halal Food0.6 km
- Best Kebab House0.6 km
- Burgitzza0.5 km
- Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.5 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.3 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Kings Langley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hemel Hempstead School0.1 km
- Beechfield Road North0.3 km
- Beechfield Road North0.3 km
- Bridge Street0.3 km
- Waterhouse Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11AH · Data under Open Government Licence