Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

MARLOWES, HP1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWES, HP1 1BE.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HP1 1BE — age 30, 32% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k.

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

HP1 1BE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Marlowes, 0.0km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% 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 high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00189321 (shared with 15 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 1BE. 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

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 161,000

6 sales · Mean £ 168,333

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

Crime rates near HP1 1BE are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences208
Anti-social behaviour195
Shoplifting174
Criminal damage and arson62
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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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 pupils0.6 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Marlowes News0.3 km
  • Poundland0.1 km
  • Day 1 Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.4 km
  • Banana Leaf0.0 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.1 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.7 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Shahs Halal Food0.3 km
  • Best Kebab House0.7 km
  • Burgitzza0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.5 km
  • The Full House0.1 km
  • Monks Inn0.1 km
  • Redz Bar0.7 km
  • Cotterells Club0.6 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Hemel Food Centre0.0 km
  • Fresh Market0.3 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.7 km
  • Apsley2.2 km
  • Kings Langley5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlowes0.0 km
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