Living in HP1, Dacorum
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP1 in Dacorum. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dacorum: £459,438, up 1.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around HP1
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £145,000 to £880,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 GADEBRIDGE ROAD, HP1 3DU | terraced | £376,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 11 QUARTERMASS ROAD, HP1 3QS | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 16 CHARDINS CLOSE, HP1 2QN | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 44 LAUREATE WAY, HP1 3RT | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 61 HAWTHORN LANE, HP1 2QA | terraced | £408,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 45 BETJEMAN WAY, HP1 3HJ | semi-detached | £480,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Hemel Hempstead School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
28 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Lockers Park School, Westbrook Hay.
All 2 fee-paying schools near HP1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
389 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP1 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dacorum's figures.
Common questions about HP1
What is the average house price in HP1?
The average sold price in Dacorum is £459,438 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HP1?
Prices in Dacorum are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP1?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central HP1 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £145,000 to £880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP1?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP1, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP1?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP1 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is HP1 at risk of flooding?
Central HP1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HP1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 389 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP1 safe?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HP1 or HP2, HP1 or HP3, HP1 or HP4.
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