HP1 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Gade Place, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP1 1AQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00189423 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GADE PLACE, HP1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GADE PLACE, HP1 1AQ.
146
34
£ 48,100 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AQ 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
High employment, young population. HP1 1AQ combines 77% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1AQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,875
4 sales · Mean £ 96,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1AQ is above average at 106 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- Cake Box0.4 km
- Dacia0.9 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.8 km
- Marlowes News0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.3 km
- Banana Leaf0.7 km
- Cafe Roastino0.7 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.1 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.8 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.8 km
- Shahs Halal Food1.0 km
- Best Kebab House0.2 km
- Burgitzza0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Boxmoor Social Club0.9 km
- The Full House0.8 km
- Monks Inn0.7 km
- Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
- Cotterells Club0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Hemel Food Centre0.7 km
- ASDA0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.2 km
- Apsley1.7 km
- Kings Langley5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11AQ · Data under Open Government Licence