Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

COTTERELLS, HP1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

221

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AJ 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HP1 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

home £245,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP1 1AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cotterells, 0.2km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 15.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00189334 (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 1AJ. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 233,000

17 sales · Mean £ 228,676

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

Crime around HP1 1AJ is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences173
Shoplifting160
Anti-social behaviour138
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.5 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cake Box0.4 km
  • Dacia0.9 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Marlowes News0.4 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.2 km
  • Banana Leaf0.6 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.6 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.1 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Shahs Halal Food0.9 km
  • Best Kebab House0.2 km
  • Burgitzza0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.9 km
  • The Full House0.7 km
  • Monks Inn0.6 km
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Cotterells Club0.1 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Hemel Food Centre0.6 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.2 km
  • Apsley1.7 km
  • Kings Langley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside0.0 km
  • Riverside0.0 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km