HP1 1DR is an active urban area on Dacorum Way, 0.2km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1DR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 68.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00118873 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DACORUM WAY, HP1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACORUM WAY, HP1 1DR.
175
53
£ 48,100 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1DR 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
HP1 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 68.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 320,000
33 sales · Mean £ 310,365
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1DR are high at 146 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
The Collett School
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
Gade Valley Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
George Street Primary School
Laureate Academy
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cake Box0.7 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.2 km
- Marlowes News0.7 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.7 km
- Banana Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Roastino0.3 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.2 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.2 km
- Shahs Halal Food0.1 km
- Burgitzza0.2 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Midland Hotel0.4 km
- The Full House0.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Fresh Market0.6 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.8 km
- Apsley2.6 km
- Kings Langley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Forum0.1 km
- The Pavilion0.1 km
- Combe Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11DR · Data under Open Government Licence