HP1 1EA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Waterhouse Street, 0.1km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP1 1EA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum.
Safety: Crime rates are high (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00189379 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERHOUSE STREET, HP1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE STREET, HP1 1EA.
271
28
£ 48,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HP1 1EA is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 60% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1EA. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1EA are high at 190 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
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
The Hemel Hempstead School
The Collett School
Tudor Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
Laureate Academy
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.1 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- River Island0.3 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Midland Hotel0.6 km
- The Full House0.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.7 km
- Rose And Crown0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Creams Cafe0.1 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.3 km
- Banana Leaf0.1 km
- Cafe Roastino0.1 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.6 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Shahs Halal Food0.4 km
- Best Kebab House0.6 km
- Burgitzza0.2 km
- Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.1 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.2 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Hemel Food Centre0.1 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Fresh Market0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.6 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Kings Langley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11EA · Data under Open Government Licence