Hertfordshire, England
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Hertfordshire, England
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Property market | £534,412 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (9.4 miles) |
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Broadband | 90.1mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 86.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 13.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 184 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 410 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hemel Hempstead level) |
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Community | Median age is 40.7 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dacorum) |
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Commute (approx) | - Euston (27 mins) - Marylebone (32 mins) - Cannon Street (54 mins) - Charing Cross (59 mins) - Kings Cross (61 mins) - Wimbledon (66 mins) - Birmingham New Street (85 mins) - Highbury & Islington (88 mins)... (view more here) |
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£534,412 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Luton (9.4 miles) |
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90.1mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 40.7 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 184 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 410 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hemel Hempstead level) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dacorum) |
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Hemel Hempstead has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Felden Hemel Hempstead, Asda Hemel Hempstead Supermarket, Iceland Hemel Hempstead, M&S Hemel Hempstead, Sainsburys Apsley Mills, Tesco Grovehill Express, Tesco Hemel Fletcher Way Express, Tesco Hemel Hempstead Extra, Tesco Hemel Hempstead Marlowes Express, Tesco Warners End Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Life & Soul Theatre Academy, Midland Hotel, Mode, Monks Inn, Queens Head, Redz Bar, Rose And Crown, Steam Coach, The Full House, The Market Arms Taver... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Artichoke Urban Farm Shop, Banana Leaf, Bombay Spice Lounge, Boxmoor Steakhouse, Brunch, Cappuccio, Chiangmai Cottage Restaurant, Dalchini, Everyone A... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Apsley Cafe, Cafe Roastino, Caffe Nero, Coffee and Wine, Creams Cafe, DJ's Cafe, Fishery Wharf Cafe, Gallery Cafe Bar, Hemel Misya Cafe, Hive Coffee S... (see map below for more). Hemel Hempstead has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2023
The property market in Hemel Hempstead has had a steady increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 16 August 2023, on average a detached house costs £980,645, which is up 1.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £534,412 (up 1.8% on last year) , a terraced house £400,091 (up 0.4% on last year) and a flat £276,576. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £1,031 per month. Property prices in Hemel Hempstead are similar to the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Hemel Hempstead, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on Dacorum level pricing data and is as at June 2023 (publicised 16 August 2023)
Regarding the health of the Hertfordshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,204 | +11.1% | £340,313 | +11.3% |
| Northumberland | £337,325 | +8.5% | £184,842 | +7.0% |
| Lancashire | £331,201 | +5.7% | £198,039 | +4.5% |
| Derbyshire | £344,451 | +4.9% | £211,163 | +3.8% |
| Leicestershire | £436,158 | +4.9% | £264,342 | +3.8% |
| Merseyside | £344,830 | +4.8% | £216,901 | +3.6% |
| Warwickshire | £529,186 | +4.5% | £305,718 | +3.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £403,675 | +4.4% | £257,735 | +3.7% |
| Gloucestershire | £542,438 | +4.4% | £333,333 | +4.3% |
| Oxfordshire | £711,995 | +4.3% | £451,979 | +3.9% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £332,412 | +4.2% | £206,648 | +3.9% |
| Wiltshire | £527,302 | +3.8% | £331,630 | +3.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £355,467 | +3.6% | £212,399 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £629,980 | +3.5% | £392,043 | +3.0% |
| Staffordshire | £368,518 | +3.2% | £223,594 | +2.9% |
| West Midlands | £410,980 | +3.0% | £246,366 | +2.9% |
| West Sussex | £693,611 | +2.9% | £445,014 | +3.1% |
| Devon | £510,021 | +2.8% | £341,095 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | £487,369 | +2.7% | £283,235 | +2.2% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,125 | +2.7% | £205,505 | +2.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £286,071 | +2.6% | £183,466 | +2.2% |
| North Yorkshire | £426,004 | +2.5% | £267,320 | +2.0% |
| Norfolk | £410,350 | +2.4% | £270,298 | +2.2% |
| Worcestershire | £463,600 | +2.4% | £279,546 | +2.1% |
| Shropshire | £406,333 | +2.3% | £253,546 | +2.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £447,238 | +2.3% | £305,949 | +2.4% |
| Herefordshire | £435,570 | +2.3% | £276,386 | +2.3% |
| Essex | £597,549 | +2.2% | £385,995 | +1.6% |
| Hampshire | £635,610 | +1.8% | £389,893 | +2.0% |
| Buckinghamshire | £858,606 | +1.7% | £463,046 | +1.7% |
| Cambridgeshire | £494,548 | +1.7% | £335,041 | +1.7% |
| Lincolnshire | £310,171 | +1.5% | £206,565 | +1.9% |
| North Northamptonshire | £427,010 | +1.4% | £254,805 | +1.2% |
| Suffolk | £457,471 | +0.9% | £284,740 | +0.9% |
| East Sussex | £598,831 | +0.7% | £387,056 | +0.9% |
| Somerset | £465,072 | +0.3% | £295,606 | +0.5% |
| Dorset | £536,574 | +0.1% | £352,588 | +0.5% |
| Surrey | £961,283 | +0.1% | £547,797 | +1.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £946,765 | 0.0% | £545,243 | +0.3% |
| Cornwall | £454,056 | -0.9% | £300,238 | -0.5% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Hemel Hempstead, or click here to browse the longer list of Hemel Hempstead property transactions from 2022.
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| 60, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP1 3AF | Sold for £820,000 on 09/23/2022 (Detached) |
| 57A, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP1 3AF | Sold for £148,000 on 10/07/2022 (Flat) |
| 66, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP1 3AQ | Sold for £585,000 on 07/28/2022 (Terraced) |
| 57, Marlins Turn, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP1 3LL | Sold for £248,000 on 08/26/2022 (Flat) |
| 82, Marlins Turn, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP1 3LW | Sold for £400,000 on 07/22/2022 (Terraced) |
| MOSAIC HOUSE, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , HP2 5YG | Sold for £220,000 on 12/12/2022 (Flat) |
Hemel Hempstead has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Laureate Academy (Academy) which is based in Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Micklem Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Laureate Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Adeyfield Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Two Waters Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Rose's Catholic Infants School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| The Hemel Hempstead School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| The Collett School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
| Haywood Grove School | Primary Community special school - Mixed | No |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| George Street Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Hammond Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Lockers Park School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Boys | No |
| Jupiter Community Free School | Primary Free schools - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Two Waters Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/2/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/28/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/15/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Jupiter Community Free School | Primary Free schools - Mixed | 2: Good (9/28/2022) | 68 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/23/2022) | 14 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| George Street Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/9/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/18/2022) | 51 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| Micklem Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/2/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/20/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/23/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/1/2017) | 98 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/24/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/10/2016) | 73 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/24/2022) | 52 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hemel Hempstead |
| School | Type |
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| Two Waters Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/2/2011) |
| Maple Grove Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/28/2014) |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/15/2019) |
| Jupiter Community Free School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/28/2022) 68 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Yewtree Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/23/2022) 14 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| George Street Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/9/2011) |
| Broadfield Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/18/2022) 51 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Micklem Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/2/2018) |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/20/2013) |
| Boxmoor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/23/2015) |
| Tudor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/1/2017) 98 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| South Hill Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2018) |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2014) |
| The Reddings Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/24/2019) |
| Gade Valley Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/10/2016) 73 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Lime Walk Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2017) |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/10/2019) |
| Belswains Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/17/2013) |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/24/2022) 52 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/20/2014) |
| Station | Distance from Hemel Hempstead | Commute options |
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| Hemel Hempstead A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (32 mins - West Midlands Trains - £365 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 88 mins - London Overground - £365 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southern - £365 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Southern - £365 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 105 mins - London Overground - £365 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Thameslink - £365 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Southern - £365 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (2 change(s) - 126 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Southern) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Apsley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Euston (31 mins - West Midlands Trains - £347 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Southern - £347 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 168 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Kings Langley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -9% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Euston (28 mins - West Midlands Trains - £319 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Southern - £319 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 168 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 43 mins - Avanti West Coast - £312 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Southern - £312 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 178 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Watford North A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 33 mins - Avanti West Coast - £312 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southern - £312 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 168 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Watford Junction A busy station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Euston (20 mins - Avanti West Coast - £304 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (95 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 79 mins - London Overground - £304 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Southern - £342 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 96 mins - London Overground - £304 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Thameslink - £304 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 122 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 137 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (155 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 166 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 176 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Dacorum) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Dacorum residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 86.8% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Black | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Hemel Hempstead consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.1% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 12.0% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 14.6% | 184 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.8% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.1% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 10.6% | |
| Routine occupations | 11.2% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.3% | 410 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 5.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hertfordshire is very fast (96mbps). Hemel Hempstead is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 90.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Hemel Hempstead level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 90.1 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 97.4% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
Crime stats were found at the Dacorum level:
| Type | Dacorum | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 61 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 4 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 22 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Hemel Hempstead.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Herts and North London | River Ver | The River Ver at Markyate, Redbourn and St. Albans |
| Herts and North London | River Bulbourne | The River Bulbourne at Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead |
| Herts and North London | River Gade; River Bulbourne | The River Gade and Bulbourne at Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Frogmore End, Kings Langley and Croxley |
| Herts and North London | River Gade | The River Gade at Hemel Hempstead |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 25Secondary: 5 | 14.6% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £630,989 Detached: £1,169,510 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 | 24.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 19.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £416,039 Detached: £669,205 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 | 12.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 25Secondary: 5 |
| Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £630,989 Detached: £1,169,510 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
| St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 |
| Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
| Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
| Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
| Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
| Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
| Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
| Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
| Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 |
| Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £416,039 Detached: £669,205 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 |
Property prices| Type | Hemel Hempstead | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Price | Annual Change | Avg Price | Annual Change | |
| Detached | £980,645 | +1.1% | ||
| Semi-Detached | £534,412 | +1.8% | ||
| Terraced | £400,091 | +0.4% | ||
| Flat | £276,576 | +2.0% | ||
| Two bedroom rental | £1,031 p|m | |||
Broadband speeds| Hemel Hempstead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average speed | 90.1 mbps | |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 97.4% | |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
Residents & Community| Hemel Hempstead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population | ||
| Median Age | 40.7 | |
| Happiness | Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
| Socio-economic factors | 14.6% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Crime (per 1,000 people)| Hemel Hempstead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes | 61 | |
| Burglaries | 3 | |
| Public Order Offences | 4 | |
| Bicycle Thefts | 0 | |
| Violence Against People | 22 |
Schools| Hemel Hempstead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools Nearby | 25 | |
| Secondary Schools Nearby | 5 |
Connections| Hemel Hempstead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train commutes | - Euston (27 mins) - Marylebone (32 mins) - Cannon Street (54 mins) - Charing Cross (59 mins) - Kings Cross (61 mins) - Wimbledon (66 mins) - Birmingham New Street (85 mins) - Highbury & Islington (88 mins) | |
| Nearby stations | - Hemel Hempstead - Watford North - Apsley - Kings Langley - Watford Junction - Garston (Hertfordshire) | |
| Airport access | London Luton (approx 9.4 miles) |
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