HP1 1AN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 1AN 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 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00189334 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1AN.
221
30
£ 48,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AN 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
With 50% social renting, HP1 1AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AN. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1AN is above average at 116 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.
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
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- River Island0.4 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Dacia1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Full House0.7 km
- Monks Inn0.6 km
- Boxmoor Social Club0.9 km
- Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
- Cotterells Club0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Creams Cafe0.6 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.2 km
- Banana Leaf0.6 km
- Cafe Roastino0.6 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.1 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Shahs Halal Food0.9 km
- Best Kebab House0.3 km
- Burgitzza0.7 km
- Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.4 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Hemel Food Centre0.6 km
- ASDA0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Fresh Market0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.2 km
- Apsley1.8 km
- Kings Langley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11AN · Data under Open Government Licence