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.
ADRIAN CLOSE, HP1 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADRIAN CLOSE, HP1 1AW.
354
40
£ 63,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Boxmoor Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
The Collett School
Laureate Academy
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.9 km
- Fresh Market0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP11AW · Data under Open Government Licence