Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

GADE PLACE, HP1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GADE PLACE, HP1 1AQ.

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Population

146

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. HP1 1AQ combines 77% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

home £113,750 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP1 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Gade Place, 0.3km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HP1 1AQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00189423 (shared with 4 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 1AQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.5%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 94,875

4 sales · Mean £ 96,687

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

Crime around HP1 1AQ is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences166
Shoplifting160
Anti-social behaviour120
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.5 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cake Box0.4 km
  • Dacia0.9 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Marlowes News0.4 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.3 km
  • Banana Leaf0.7 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.7 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.1 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.8 km
  • Shahs Halal Food1.0 km
  • Best Kebab House0.2 km
  • Burgitzza0.8 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.9 km
  • The Full House0.8 km
  • Monks Inn0.7 km
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Cotterells Club0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Hemel Food Centre0.7 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.2 km
  • Apsley1.7 km
  • Kings Langley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km