HP1 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Cotterells, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00189425 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTERELLS, HP1 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERELLS, HP1 1AZ.
169
35
£ 48,100 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1AZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates HP1 1AZ — age 35, 48% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1AZ. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 211,247
8 sales · Mean £ 216,811
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1AZ is above average at 93 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.
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
Lime Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Cake Box0.4 km
- Dacia0.8 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.8 km
- Marlowes News0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 34 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
33 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
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
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 Head0.2 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
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Postcode Profile: HP11AZ · Data under Open Government Licence