HP3 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Roughdown Villas Road, 0.3km from Felden in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HP3 0AX is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £684k, down 70.7% year-on-year. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00118743 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUGHDOWN VILLAS ROAD, HP3 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUGHDOWN VILLAS ROAD, HP3 0AX.
379
43
£ 56,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP3 0AX 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP3 0AX's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £684k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £684k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 70.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0AX. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 289,000
4 sales · Mean £ 298,250
Detached
£ 1,050,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,005,000
Semi-Detached
£ 842,500
4 sales · Mean £ 821,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP3 0AX has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
Roman Fields Academy
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
Boxmoor Primary School
Pixies Hill Primary School
Chaulden Infants' and Nursery
Chaulden Junior School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boxmoor Village Store0.7 km
- Byron's Chemist0.7 km
- VG Merchants0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boxmoor Social Club0.6 km
- Boxmoor Cricket Club0.6 km
- Camelot R U F Club0.9 km
- Post Office Arms0.8 km
- Steam Coach1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.3 km
- Fishery Wharf Cafe0.4 km
- Sitar Restaurant0.7 km
- Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space1.0 km
- Coffee and Wine0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.6 km
- Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Indian Spice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead0.2 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Kings Langley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.2 km
- Meadow Way0.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP30AX · Data under Open Government Licence