Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

MARLOWES, HP1 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWES, HP1 1EH.

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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 1EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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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

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 60% private renter occupancy, HP1 1EH is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 29.3% year-on-year.

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

HP1 1EH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Marlowes, 0.2km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Boxmoor ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HP1 1EH 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 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 29.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP1 1EH 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 1EH. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 230,000

55 sales · Mean £ 235,500

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

Crime rates near HP1 1EH are high at 165 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 offences226
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson62
Other theft58

school Local Schools

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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.6 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.6 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.6 km
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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Cake Box0.5 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.0 km
  • Marlowes News0.5 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Day 1 Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.5 km
  • Banana Leaf0.1 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.2 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.8 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Poon's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Shakestastic0.6 km
  • Town Burger0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Old Bell Gate0.9 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.5 km
  • Rose And Crown0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.1 km
  • Fresh Market0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead1.8 km
  • Apsley2.4 km
  • Kings Langley5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Combe Street0.0 km
  • Marlowes0.1 km
  • Combe Street0.1 km
  • The Pavilion0.1 km
  • Marlowes0.1 km