Living in HP23, Dacorum
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP23 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 HP23
95 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £458,000 and a range from £82,900 to £1,220,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 DUNDALE ROAD, HP23 5BU | detached | £730,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 8A MANOR ROAD, HP23 5DA | detached | £499,950 | 2026-06-12 |
| 30 GOLDFIELD ROAD, HP23 4AZ | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 5 MINALL CLOSE, HP23 5BH | detached | £870,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 11 MILL GARDENS, HP23 5ES | semi-detached | £560,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 51 DUNDALE ROAD, HP23 5BU | detached | £860,000 | 2026-05-29 |
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
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Dundale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Tring Park School for the Performing Arts | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Tring School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Grove Road Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.
All 1 fee-paying schools near HP23, 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 | 16.2% |
| Skilled trades | 14.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
60 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dacorum's figures.
Common questions about HP23
What is the average house price in HP23?
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 HP23?
Prices in Dacorum are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP23?
The median of 95 recorded sales around central HP23 in the last 2 years is £458,000, ranging from £82,900 to £1,220,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP23?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP23, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP23?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HP23 at risk of flooding?
Central HP23 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 HP23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £458,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 60 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP23 safe?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? HP23 or HP4, HP23 or HP22, HP23 or HP21.
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