Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

BOX LANE, HP3 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOX LANE, HP3 0DH.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP3 0DH 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP3 0DH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£715k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 323.1% year-on-year.

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

HP3 0DH is a sought-after residential area on Box Lane, 0.2km from Feldon 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 0DH 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 49 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k, up 323.1% 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00118741 (shared with 12 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 0DH. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 545,000

13 sales · Mean £ 539,000

Detached

£ 1,227,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,385,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

HP3 0DH has low crime rates — 11 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.

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Roman Fields Academy

Outstanding39 pupils0.1 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Pixies Hill Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Chaulden Infants' and Nursery

Inadequate155 pupils1.3 km
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Chaulden Junior School

Requires Improvement154 pupils1.3 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • Fishery Wharf Cafe0.7 km
  • Coffee and Wine1.0 km
  • Puccinos0.7 km
  • Boys Brigade0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Camelot R U F Club0.8 km
  • The Fishery Inn0.8 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ1.0 km
  • Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • VG Merchants0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead0.6 km
  • Apsley2.6 km
  • Berkhamsted5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Boxmoor House School0.0 km
  • Boxmoor House School0.1 km
  • Meadow Way0.3 km
  • VP Autoservices0.3 km
  • VP Autoservices0.4 km