HP3 0BJ 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.
For serious buyers, HP3 0BJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00118743 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BJ.
379
43
£ 56,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0BJ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP3 0BJ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0BJ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP3 0BJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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
Roman Fields Academy
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
Two Waters Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boxmoor Village Store0.9 km
- Byron's Chemist0.9 km
- VG Merchants0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boxmoor Social Club0.9 km
- Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
- Steam Coach1.0 km
- The Fishery Inn0.8 km
- Three Blackbirds0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Fishery Wharf Cafe0.8 km
- Sitar Restaurant0.9 km
- Charlie's Catering0.8 km
- Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.9 km
- Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Indian Spice0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead0.5 km
- Apsley1.7 km
- Kings Langley4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30BJ · Data under Open Government Licence