Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

DACORUM WAY, HP1 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACORUM WAY, HP1 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1BF 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HP1 1BF's 66% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

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

HP1 1BF is an active urban area on Dacorum Way, 0.1km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For families considering a move, HP1 1BF represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00118871 (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 1BF. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 311,500

44 sales · Mean £ 302,822

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

Crime around HP1 1BF is above average at 133 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 offences207
Anti-social behaviour170
Other theft46
Public order45
Drugs43

school Local Schools

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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.5 km
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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.6 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.7 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Marlowes News0.8 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.8 km
  • Banana Leaf0.5 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.5 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
  • MITIE Clean Environments0.7 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.3 km
  • Shahs Halal Food0.2 km
  • Burgitzza0.3 km
  • Millennium Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • The Full House0.3 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.2 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Fresh Market0.7 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.9 km
  • Apsley2.7 km
  • Kings Langley6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • West Herts College0.1 km
  • West Herts College0.1 km
  • The Bury0.1 km
  • The Bury0.2 km
  • The Forum0.2 km