HP1 1BT is an active urban area on Riverside, 0.2km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1BT is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00189340 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE, HP1 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE, HP1 1BT.
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£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in HP1 1BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1BT. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1BT is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
Tudor Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- B&M Stores0.3 km
- Boxmoor Village Store0.9 km
- Newsbox0.5 km
- Primark Stores Limited0.1 km
- Betfred0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.6 km
- Physique Gym0.2 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Cappuccio0.1 km
- Dallas Chicken and Pizza0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Town Burger0.6 km
- Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Midland Hotel1.0 km
- The Full House0.6 km
- Cotterells Club0.2 km
- Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.4 km
- Queens Head0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.4 km
- Apsley1.8 km
- Kings Langley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Waterhouse Street0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11BT · Data under Open Government Licence