Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

COTTERELLS, HP1 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERELLS, HP1 1AU.

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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 1AU 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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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

With 77% economic activity and an average age of 34, HP1 1AU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, HP1 1AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1AU 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 1AU. 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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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

£ 240,000

27 sales · Mean £ 247,192

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

Crime around HP1 1AU is moderate at 83 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 offences142
Shoplifting125
Anti-social behaviour107
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.3 km
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Lime Walk Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Cake Box0.4 km
  • Dacia0.8 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Marlowes News0.4 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • + 34 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

32 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.8 km
  • Town Burger0.8 km
  • Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Fresh Market0.4 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Cotterells Club0.2 km
  • Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.2 km
  • Post Office Arms0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.3 km
  • + 5 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