HP1 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cotterells, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP1 1AL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00189383 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTERELLS, HP1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERELLS, HP1 1AL.
280
32
£ 48,100 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AL 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.
Area Character
HP1 1AL is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1AL. The average age is 31.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,000
18 sales · Mean £ 238,247
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1AL is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
Tudor Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
The Collett School
Lime Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cake Box0.4 km
- Dacia0.9 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.8 km
- Marlowes News0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.3 km
- Banana Leaf0.7 km
- Cafe Roastino0.6 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.1 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.8 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.8 km
- Town Burger0.8 km
- Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Boxmoor Cricket Club1.0 km
- Cotterells Club0.2 km
- Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.2 km
- Post Office Arms1.0 km
- Queens Head0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.2 km
- Apsley1.7 km
- Kings Langley5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11AL · Data under Open Government Licence