HP3 0DS is a well-regarded residential area on Hempstead Road in Bovingdon. 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 0DS 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. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.8M. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00118746 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HP3 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HP3 0DS.
345
41
£ 56,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0DS 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 0DS combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.8M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0DS. The average age is 41.4. 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
£ 1,503,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,516,343
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP3 0DS is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bovingdon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bovingdon Village Stores (Costcutters)1.0 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
- Wine Rack0.9 km
- Meat Hook0.9 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bovingdon Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Halfway House0.8 km
- The Bell Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bovingdon Kebab0.9 km
- Simmons Bakers Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Zeera1.0 km
- K's Sandwich Bar Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead2.8 km
- Apsley4.3 km
- Berkhamsted4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Little Hay Golf Course0.1 km
- Bobsleigh Hotel0.1 km
- Bobsleigh Hotel0.2 km
- Little Hay Golf Course0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30DS · Data under Open Government Licence