Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RIVERSIDE, HP1 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE, HP1 1BT.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting159
Anti-social behaviour147
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.5 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.0 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ASDA0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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
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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