Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

DACORUM WAY, HP1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACORUM WAY, HP1 1DR.

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Population

175

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences216
Anti-social behaviour183
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson49
Drugs46

school Local Schools

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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.6 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.6 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.7 km
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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School

Good235 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Fresh Market0.6 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
hotel

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