Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AN.

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Population

521

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP3 0AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP3 0AN combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£505k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.1% year-on-year.

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

HP3 0AN is a sought-after residential area on West Valley Road, 0.5km from Apsley in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Apsley and Corner Hall ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP3, HP3 0AN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, up 21.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP3 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00118646 (shared with 8 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 HP3 0AN. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 485,000

13 sales · Mean £ 508,923

Detached

£ 510,000

7 sales · Mean £ 502,135

Flat

£ 279,000

4 sales · Mean £ 281,500

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

HP3 0AN has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour47
Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting19
Vehicle crime15
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.2 km
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Dacia0.4 km
  • Bells Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Travis Perkins0.9 km
  • Argos0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Darcy's0.9 km
  • Dunelm (Cafe Pausa)0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead0.8 km
  • The Paper Mill0.8 km
  • Apsley Cafe0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah)0.4 km
  • The Burger Box0.4 km
  • Efeler Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
  • MFG Apsley Service Station0.4 km
  • River Spice0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley0.7 km
  • Hemel Hempstead1.5 km
  • Kings Langley4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manorville Road0.2 km
  • White Lion Street0.4 km
  • Kents Avenue0.4 km
  • Kents Avenue0.4 km
  • Featherbed Lane0.4 km