HP1 1EF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Bridge 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 1EF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00189379 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, HP1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, HP1 1EF.
271
28
£ 48,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP1 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Average age 28, 60% renting. HP1 1EF has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 1EF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 116,250
2 sales · Mean £ 116,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1EF are high at 179 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
Tudor Primary School
The Collett School
Boxmoor Primary School
Laureate Academy
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.9 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
53 nearby- Creams Cafe0.1 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.3 km
- Banana Leaf0.1 km
- Cafe Roastino0.1 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.6 km
- + 48 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 Limited0.1 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 Langley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Bridge Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11EF · Data under Open Government Licence