HP3 0BG is a sought-after residential area on Sheethanger Lane, 0.3km from Felden in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP3, HP3 0BG offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 15.1% 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00118739 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BG.
394
46
£ 56,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0BG 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP3 0BG combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0BG. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,800,000
20 sales · Mean £ 1,793,275
Flat
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP3 0BG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roman Fields Academy
Two Waters Primary School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
Boxmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Fishery Wharf Cafe1.0 km
- Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space1.0 km
- Puccinos0.8 km
- Boys Brigade0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Harvester0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- VG Merchants0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead0.7 km
- Apsley2.0 km
- Kings Langley4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30BG · Data under Open Government Licence