Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AW.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP3 0AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP3 0AW combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£566k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £566k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HP3 0AW is a sought-after residential area on West Valley Road, 0.7km from Apsley in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Apsley and Corner Hall ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, HP3 0AW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £566k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP3 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00189346 (shared with 5 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 HP3 0AW. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 515,000

4 sales · Mean £ 520,500

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

9 sales · Mean £ 489,111

Detached

£ 435,000

9 sales · Mean £ 439,716

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

HP3 0AW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour26
Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime8
Public order4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.2 km
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dacia0.6 km
  • Apsley News0.6 km
  • Bottle n Basket Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Hemel Food Garden0.9 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Charlie's Catering0.7 km
  • Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space0.7 km
  • K2 Balti House0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Raja Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Apsley Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Favourite Chicken0.6 km
  • The Burger Box0.6 km
  • Efeler Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
  • MFG Apsley Service Station0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley0.8 km
  • Hemel Hempstead1.4 km
  • Kings Langley4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manorville Road0.3 km