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.
MARLOWES, HP1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWES, HP1 1BE.
259
30
£ 48,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Tudor Primary School
The Collett School
George Street Primary School
Broadfield Academy
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
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
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11BE · Data under Open Government Licence