Living in HP3, Dacorum
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP3 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 HP3
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £368,000 and a range from £91,000 to £825,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 LAWN LANE, HP3 9HX | semi-detached | £610,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 1 MINOAN DRIVE, HP3 9WA | terraced | £663,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 65 EBBERNS ROAD, HP3 9QR | terraced | £400,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 37 WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AN | semi-detached | £575,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 54A WEST VALLEY ROAD, HP3 0AN | semi-detached | £675,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 23 KENTS AVENUE, HP3 9SW | flat-maisonette | £290,000 | 2026-04-01 |
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
44 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Hemel Hempstead School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Chambersbury Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
30 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Abbot's Hill School, Lockers Park School.
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 | 22.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 20.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.5% |
| Skilled trades | 9.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
193 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP3 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dacorum's figures.
Common questions about HP3
What is the average house price in HP3?
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 HP3?
Prices in Dacorum are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP3?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central HP3 in the last 2 years is £368,000, ranging from £91,000 to £825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP3?
44 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP3, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP3?
193 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is HP3 at risk of flooding?
Central HP3 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 HP3 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 £368,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 193 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP3 safe?
193 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP3 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? HP3 or HP1, HP3 or WD4, HP3 or HP2.
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