Marlowes is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP1 1LF is located in the Hemel Hempstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP1 1LE, HP1 1EZ, HP1 1ER, HP2 4LS, HP2 5GF, HP2 4AL, HP2 4AA, HP1 1ET, HP2 5XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP1 1LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 50.5% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55% | 49.5% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP1 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 53.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 62.4% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 27.3% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 30.1% | -6.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 16.9% | 5.6% | -11.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 46.6% | 53.5% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 18.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 11.4% | -14.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 76.7% | -29.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowes was 613.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 694.3% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlowes has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 11th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-02-05 | £648,408 |
| 81A Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-06-30 | £390,704 |
| Marchmont House, 83 - 85 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2017-06-30 | £583,342 |
| 93 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £3,653,594 | 2017-02-28 | £4,064,873 |
| 81 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-06-30 | £388,860 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gade Valley Primary School Gadebridge Road , HP1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 130-134 Marlowes | 95 yd | |
| Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant | 144 Marlowes | 95 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead | 146 Marlowes | 100 yd | |
| The Kitchen | Cafe, The Forum, Marlowes | 104 yd | |
| Mazza | 43 Marlowes | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full House | The Full House, 126-128 Marlowes | 95 yd | |
| Copper Bar | 4 Waterhouse Street | 149 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 348 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Club | 6 Queensway | 453 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club | Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club, Gadebridge Park, Queensway | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Fried Chicken Ltd | 93 Marlowes | 29 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 136 Marlowes | 78 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead | 148 Marlowes | 95 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 140 Marlowes | 95 yd | |
| Romino's Pizza | 26 The Square | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 161 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 212 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 414 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| The Hemel Hempstead School HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Laureate Academy WARNERS END ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Sportspace Hemel Hempstead PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,064 yd |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Rc School CLOVER WAY | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.