Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

STEPHYNS CHAMBERS, HP1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHYNS CHAMBERS, HP1 1DA.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HP1 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Stephyns Chambers, 0.2km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. Average age 22 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00189320 (shared with 606 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 1DA. The average age is 22.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near HP1 1DA are high at 147 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 offences223
Shoplifting174
Anti-social behaviour170
Criminal damage and arson51
Other theft48

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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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.0 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Day 1 Convenience Store1.0 km
  • B&M Stores0.1 km
  • Newsbox0.3 km
  • Primark Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Marmaris Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.4 km
  • Physique Gym0.0 km
  • Prima Stazione Cafe0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Poon's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Shakestastic1.0 km
  • Town Burger0.4 km
  • Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.1 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
  • Fresh Market0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.8 km
  • The Full House0.4 km
  • Cotterells Club0.3 km
  • Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.5 km
  • Apsley2.0 km
  • Kings Langley5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterhouse Street0.1 km
  • Waterhouse Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km