HP1 1EB is an active urban area located 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 1EB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00118873 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1EB.
175
53
£ 48,100 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1EB 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 1EB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1EB. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 178,500
1 sales · Mean £ 178,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1EB are high at 141 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
George Street Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Collett School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Gade Valley Primary School
Laureate Academy
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cake Box0.6 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.2 km
- Marlowes News0.6 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Day 1 Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.7 km
- Banana Leaf0.3 km
- Cafe Roastino0.3 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management1.0 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.2 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.2 km
- Poon's Kitchen0.2 km
- Shakestastic0.4 km
- Jay's Indian Hut0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Bell Gate0.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Fresh Market0.6 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.9 km
- Apsley2.5 km
- Kings Langley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Forum0.1 km
- The Pavilion0.1 km
- Combe Street0.1 km
- Fernville Lane0.2 km
- Combe Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11EB · Data under Open Government Licence