Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences224
Anti-social behaviour194
Public order54
Other theft51
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.6 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.6 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.7 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.8 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School

Good235 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.2 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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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