Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP1 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP1 1EG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP1 1EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HP1 1EG is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 60% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

HP1 1EG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HP1 1EG 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 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00189379 (shared with 35 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 1EG. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean19.0%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near HP1 1EG are high at 182 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 offences248
Anti-social behaviour210
Shoplifting173
Criminal damage and arson67
Other theft55

school Local Schools

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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.4 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.4 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils1.0 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • River Island0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.2 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.3 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.6 km
  • The Full House0.3 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.7 km
  • Rose And Crown0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.1 km
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.2 km
  • Banana Leaf0.2 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.1 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.5 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Shahs Halal Food0.5 km
  • Best Kebab House0.6 km
  • Burgitzza0.3 km
  • Lawn Lane Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Millennium Kebab House0.0 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.1 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Hemel Food Centre0.2 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Fresh Market0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.6 km
  • Apsley2.1 km
  • Kings Langley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.0 km
  • Bridge Street0.0 km
  • Bridge Street0.0 km
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  • Bridge Street0.0 km