HP3 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Sheethanger Lane, 0.0km from Felden in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HP3 0BQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00118743 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BQ.
379
43
£ 56,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0BQ 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
HP3 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.7M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,525,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP3 0BQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Boxmoor Primary School
Two Waters Primary School
Pixies Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boxmoor Village Store0.9 km
- Byron's Chemist0.9 km
- VG Merchants0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Boxmoor Social Club0.8 km
- Boxmoor Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Fishery Inn0.7 km
- Three Blackbirds1.0 km
- Harvester0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.6 km
- Fishery Wharf Cafe0.6 km
- Sitar Restaurant0.9 km
- Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space0.8 km
- Coffee and Wine0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.9 km
- Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Indian Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead0.4 km
- Apsley2.0 km
- Kings Langley5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence