HP1 1DH is an active urban area located 0.1km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1DH 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. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00189340 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1DH.
235
34
£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1DH 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
With 40% social renting, HP1 1DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1DH. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1DH are high at 155 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
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Tudor Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- River Island0.1 km
- Cake Box0.1 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Midland Hotel0.8 km
- The Full House0.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club1.0 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club1.0 km
- Monks Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Creams Cafe0.3 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.1 km
- Banana Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Roastino0.4 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Shahs Halal Food0.7 km
- Best Kebab House0.4 km
- Burgitzza0.5 km
- Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.3 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
- ASDA0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Fresh Market0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.4 km
- Apsley1.9 km
- Kings Langley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Waterhouse Street0.0 km
- Waterhouse Street0.0 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11DH · Data under Open Government Licence