Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

COTTERELLS, HP1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 61%
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

£ 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.

Shoplifting160
Violence and sexual offences155
Anti-social behaviour119
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft34

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 pupils1.2 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.3 km
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Lime Walk Primary School

Good192 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Fresh Market0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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