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.
MARLOWES, HP1 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWES, HP1 1BH.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Tudor Primary School
The Collett School
Boxmoor Primary School
Broadfield Academy
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.2 km
- Fresh Market0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP11BH · Data under Open Government Licence