Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BG.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP3 0BG 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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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP3 0BG combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.

home £1,759,666 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP3 0BG is a sought-after residential area on Sheethanger Lane, 0.3km from Felden in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP3, HP3 0BG offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 15.1% 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00118739 (shared with 12 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 0BG. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,800,000

20 sales · Mean £ 1,793,275

Flat

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

HP3 0BG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Roman Fields Academy

Outstanding39 pupils0.7 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils1.3 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.8 km
  • Fishery Wharf Cafe1.0 km
  • Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space1.0 km
  • Puccinos0.8 km
  • Boys Brigade0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harvester0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • VG Merchants0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead0.7 km
  • Apsley2.0 km
  • Kings Langley4.9 km