Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ADRIAN CLOSE, HP1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADRIAN CLOSE, HP1 1AW.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HP1 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

HP1 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Adrian Close, 0.3km from Hammerfield in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00118777 (shared with 11 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 1AW. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 265,000

39 sales · Mean £ 249,435

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

HP1 1AW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary11
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.3 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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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.5 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.7 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • River Island1.0 km
  • Cake Box1.0 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Marlowes News1.0 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Full House0.9 km
  • The Grapes0.5 km
  • The Top Of The World0.7 km
  • Monks Inn0.9 km
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.9 km
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.8 km
  • Banana Leaf0.9 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.9 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Shahs Halal Food0.9 km
  • Burgitzza0.9 km
  • Millennium Kebab House0.8 km
  • Peaches N Cream1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.9 km
  • Fresh Market0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.1 km
  • Apsley2.6 km
  • Berkhamsted5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Beechfield Road North0.2 km
  • Gravelhill Terrace0.3 km
  • Gravelhill Terrace0.3 km
  • Beechfield Road North0.3 km