Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HEATH LANE, HP1 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, HP1 1AH.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in HP1 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

HP1 1AH is an active urban area on Heath Lane, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP1 1AH is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00189340 (shared with 16 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 HP1 1AH. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 310,000

4 sales · Mean £ 318,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP1 1AH is above average at 117 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour157
Shoplifting155
Criminal damage and arson56
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.0 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.0 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.1 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.9 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.9 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Day 1 Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • River Island0.5 km
  • Cake Box0.5 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.9 km
  • The Full House0.5 km
  • The Grapes0.9 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.4 km
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.2 km
  • Banana Leaf0.5 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.4 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.4 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Shahs Halal Food0.6 km
  • Best Kebab House0.6 km
  • Burgitzza0.5 km
  • Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Millennium Kebab House0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.5 km
  • Fresh Market0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.3 km
  • Apsley2.2 km
  • Kings Langley5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemel Hempstead School0.1 km
  • Beechfield Road North0.3 km
  • Beechfield Road North0.3 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km
  • Waterhouse Street0.3 km