Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

MARLOWES, HP1 1BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

HP1 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £592k.

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

HP1 1BH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Marlowes, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £592k.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BH 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 1BH. 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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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

£ 592,500

2 sales · Mean £ 592,500

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

Crime rates near HP1 1BH are high at 156 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 offences231
Anti-social behaviour198
Shoplifting173
Criminal damage and arson64
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.4 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.4 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Day 1 Convenience Store0.9 km
  • B&M Stores0.0 km
  • Newsbox0.2 km
  • Primark Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Marmaris Turkish Restaurant0.7 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.3 km
  • Physique Gym0.1 km
  • Prima Stazione Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Poon's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Shakestastic0.9 km
  • Town Burger0.3 km
  • Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.0 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.2 km
  • Fresh Market0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.7 km
  • The Full House0.3 km
  • Cotterells Club0.4 km
  • Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.5 km
  • Apsley2.1 km
  • Kings Langley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km