Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP1 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DY 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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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 1DY 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 1DY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Paradise in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near HP1 1DY are high at 162 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 offences239
Anti-social behaviour178
Shoplifting175
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.5 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.1 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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Lime Walk Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • B&M Stores0.2 km
  • Newsbox0.4 km
  • Primark Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Betfred0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Marmaris Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.5 km
  • Physique Gym0.1 km
  • Prima Stazione Cafe1.0 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Poon's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Town Burger0.5 km
  • Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
  • Fresh Market0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.5 km
  • Apsley1.9 km
  • Kings Langley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterhouse Street0.2 km
  • Waterhouse Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km
  • Riverside0.3 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km