HP1 1BB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Marlowes, 0.1km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP1 1BB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Dacorum. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00189321 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLOWES, HP1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWES, HP1 1BB.
259
30
£ 48,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HP1 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £335k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1BB. The average age is 30.4. 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 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
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1BB are high at 203 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.
school Local Schools
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Tudor Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
George Street Primary School
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Day 1 Convenience Store0.8 km
- B&M Stores0.2 km
- Newsbox0.1 km
- Primark Stores Limited0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Yalla Yalla The Lebanese Grill0.9 km
- Marmaris Turkish Restaurant0.6 km
- Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead0.2 km
- Physique Gym0.2 km
- Prima Stazione Cafe0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Poon's Kitchen0.6 km
- Shakestastic0.8 km
- Town Burger0.2 km
- Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.1 km
- Fresh Market0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Midland Hotel0.5 km
- The Full House0.2 km
- Cotterells Club0.5 km
- Life & Soul Theatre Academy0.8 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.7 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Kings Langley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
- Marlowes0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11BB · Data under Open Government Licence