HP1 1BZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cotterells in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP1 1BZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00189321 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1BZ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates HP1 1BZ — age 30, 32% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP1 1BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HP1 1BZ are high at 154 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
Boxmoor Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- River Island0.2 km
- Cake Box0.1 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Midland Hotel0.8 km
- The Full House0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.9 km
- Rose And Crown1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.1 km
- Banana Leaf0.3 km
- Cafe Roastino0.3 km
- Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.4 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Shahs Halal Food0.6 km
- Best Kebab House0.5 km
- Burgitzza0.4 km
- Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Millennium Kebab House0.1 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.2 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
- ASDA0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Fresh Market0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead1.5 km
- Apsley2.0 km
- Kings Langley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Waterhouse Street0.1 km
- Waterhouse Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence