HP3 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Highcroft Road, 0.7km 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 0BU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 85.0% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00118739 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHCROFT ROAD, HP3 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHCROFT ROAD, HP3 0BU.
394
46
£ 56,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0BU 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 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 85.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0BU. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,300,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,363,960
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP3 0BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Two Waters Primary School
Roman Fields Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space0.9 km
- Boys Brigade0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.1 km
- Apsley1.6 km
- Kings Langley4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30BU · Data under Open Government Licence