HP1 1BW is a well-regarded residential area located 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 1BW 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £635k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00189340 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1BW.
235
34
£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1BW 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 1BW — 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 1BW. 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
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
Detached
£ 735,000
9 sales · Mean £ 696,933
Terraced
£ 336,000
3 sales · Mean £ 336,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP1 1BW is above average at 133 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
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
Tudor Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- B&M Stores0.2 km
- Boxmoor Village Store1.0 km
- Newsbox0.4 km
- Primark Stores Limited0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Marmaris Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.5 km
- Physique Gym0.1 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Cappuccio0.1 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Poon's Kitchen0.9 km
- Town Burger0.5 km
- Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
- Fresh Market0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Midland Hotel0.9 km
- The Full House0.5 km
- Cotterells Club0.2 km
- Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.5 km
- Queens Head0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.4 km
- Apsley1.9 km
- Kings Langley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Waterhouse Street0.1 km
- Waterhouse Street0.1 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11BW · Data under Open Government Licence