HP1 1DN is an active urban area located 0.2km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
Within the HP1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00118873 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1DN.
175
53
£ 48,100 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1DN 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.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, HP1 1DN 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 1DN. The average age is 52.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1DN are high at 175 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Collett School
The Hemel Hempstead School
George Street Primary School
Gade Valley Primary School
Laureate Academy
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Cake Box0.6 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.1 km
- Marlowes News0.6 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.6 km
- Banana Leaf0.3 km
- Cafe Roastino0.2 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.1 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.1 km
- Shahs Halal Food0.1 km
- Best Kebab House0.9 km
- Burgitzza0.1 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Midland Hotel0.4 km
- The Full House0.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.4 km
- Rose And Crown0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Fresh Market0.5 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.8 km
- Apsley2.5 km
- Kings Langley5.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Pavilion0.0 km
- The Forum0.0 km
- Combe Street0.0 km
- Combe Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11DN · Data under Open Government Licence