Beechfield Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP1 1PL is located in the Boxmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP1 1UB, HP1 1UA, HP1 1NZ, HP1 1TZ, HP1 1PA, HP1 1TY, HP1 1PJ, HP1 1PH, HP1 1RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP1 1PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 48.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 40.9% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 34.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 46.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 22.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 12.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 24.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 90% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 89.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 91% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechfield Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechfield Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall and the 138th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-05-04 | £405,618 |
| 104 Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-10 | £405,197 |
| 92 Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-17 | £439,708 |
| 128 Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-19 | £401,390 |
| 64 Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-11-04 | £500,372 |
HP1 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School Cowper Road , Boxmoor HP1 1PF | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Catholic Infants School Green End Road , Boxmoor HP1 1QW | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gade Valley Primary School Gadebridge Road , HP1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,236 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 | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Refreshments | Splash Park Kiosk, Gadebridge Park, Leighton Buzzard Road | 548 yd | |
| Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management | Dacorum Sports Centre, Park Road | 598 yd | |
| Sitar Restaurant | Sitar Restaurant, 218 St Johns Road | 606 yd | |
| Liberty Tea Rooms | 12 Bank Court | 634 yd | |
| Jenny's Restaurant | 6-8 Bank Court | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Blackbirds | The Three Blackbirds, 194 St Johns Road | 487 yd | |
| Steam Coach | The Steam Coach, 86 St Johns Road | 503 yd | |
| Post Office Arms | The Post Office Arms, 46 Puller Road | 524 yd | |
| Cotterells Club | 182 Cotterells | 557 yd | |
| Boxmoor Cricket Club | 56 Horsecroft Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Indian Spice | 43 St Johns Road | 606 yd | |
| Di Capri Pizza Ltd | 79 Waterhouse Street | 664 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 77 Waterhouse Street | 664 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 97 Waterhouse Street | 664 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 85 Waterhouse Street | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stejarul | 246 Marlowes | 710 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 735 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 810 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hemel Hempstead School HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 265 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Boxmoor Primary School COWPER ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Sportspace Hemel Hempstead PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Boxmoor Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 877 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 927 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.