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Kingsland Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP1 1QB 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 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HP1 1QA, HP1 1PX, HP1 1RB, HP1 1QF, HP1 1QD, HP1 1RF, HP1 1UE, HP1 1QZ, HP1 1PY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP1 1QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.5%51.3%-3.2% 51.0% 0.3%
Male45.5%48.8%3.3% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.6%34.9%-1.7% 37.9% -3.0%
Married: Opposite sex28.3%36.8%8.5% 44.2% -7.4%
Separated4.7%4.3%-0.4% 2.2% 2.1%
Divorced13.6%12.9%-0.7% 9.1% 3.8%
Widowed16.8%11%-5.8% 6.1% 4.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.9%50.8%9.9% 48.4% 2.4%
Good health41.8%32.9%-8.9% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health12.3%13.8%1.5% 12.7% 1.1%
Bad health4.5%1.3%-3.2% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.5%1.3%0.8% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.9%19%-1.9% 18.2% 0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12%6.6%-5.4% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12%10.4%-1.6% 13.4% -3.0%
Apprenticeship3.7%5.2%1.5% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%13.7%2.7% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar36.6%41.2%4.6% 33.8% 7.4%
Other3.7%3.8%0.1% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.8%0.8% 1.1% -0.3%
Indian1.4%0.8%-0.6% 3.1% -2.3%
Other Asian0.9%1.7%0.8% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African0%2.9%2.9% 2.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%0%-1.8% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.5%0%-0.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
White95.5%90.9%-4.6% 81.4% 9.5%
Arab0%0.4%0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0%1.2%1.2% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.2%79%-14.2% 83.2% -4.2%
European Union1.8%7.4%5.6% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0.9%1.2%0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa1.8%3.7%1.9% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia1.8%2.5%0.7% 5.6% -3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%2.9%2.4% 1.3% 1.6%
Oceania0%2.5%2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
British Overseas0%0.8%0.8% 0.0% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.8%80%-11.8% 83.2% -3.2%
10+ Years0.9%9.2%8.3% 9.8% -0.6%
5-10 Years0%5%5.0% 2.9% 2.1%
2-5 Years0.9%4.6%3.7% 2.2% 2.4%
Less than 2 years6.4%1.3%-5.1% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.4% 76.7% 3.7%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Italy2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Oceania0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
No passport held8.8% 13.5% -4.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.3% 37.2% -3.9%
Christian58.8% 46.2% 12.6%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim1.7% 6.5% -4.8%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is Kingsland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingsland Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall and the 88th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HP1 1QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsland Road are based on 189 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dacorum.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP1 1QB

Average Price
£637,158
Semi-Detached
£711,615
Terraced
£558,255
Detached
£659,389
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsland Road

Average Price
£579,681
Semi-Detached
£601,781
Terraced
£530,120
Detached
£710,551
Flats/Maisonettes
£295,604
Other
£949,564

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingsland Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
113 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£880,0002025-03-05 £899,187
90 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£645,0002025-02-28 £653,879
94 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£570,0002023-01-09 £587,670
103 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£385,0002021-03-30 £436,646
100 Kingsland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£650,0002021-02-26 £730,979
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP1 1QB

Employment

HP1 1QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in HP1 1QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired65
Full-Time Employee65
Self-Employed35
Part-Time Employee14
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Other6
Looking after home or family6
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Education10
Information and communication10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Human health and social work activities9
Transport and storage6
Other5
Financial and insurance activities5
Manufacturing4
Administrative and support service activities4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heath Lane Nursery School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TT
3out of 4 926 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Rose's Catholic Infants School
Green End Road , Boxmoor HP1 1QW
3out of 4 451 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Boxmoor Primary School
Cowper Road , Boxmoor HP1 1PF
3out of 4 467 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TT
3out of 4 926 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pixies Hill Primary School
Hazeldell Road , HP1 2BY
3out of 4 1,063 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chaulden Infants' and Nursery
School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU
3out of 4 1,119 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 835 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Laureate Academy
Warners End Road , HP1 3DW
1out of 4 1,537 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH
3out of 4 1,947 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 3,085 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 3,407 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roman Fields Academy
11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF
- not rated 994 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
Lockers Park School
Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL
- not rated 1,168 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Collett School
Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ
3out of 4 1,548 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Westbrook Hay
London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF
- not rated 2,239 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 3,373 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sitar RestaurantSitar Restaurant, 218 St Johns Road206 yd
Coffee and Wine67a St Johns Road307 yd
PuccinosPuccinos, Hemel Hempstead Station, London Road436 yd
Fishery Wharf CafeFishery Wharf Cafe, Fishery Road452 yd
Zaru10 St Johns Road762 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Boxmoor Cricket Club56 Horsecroft Road217 yd
Boxmoor Social Club81 Horsecroft Road217 yd
Three BlackbirdsThe Three Blackbirds, 194 St Johns Road232 yd
The Fishery InnFishery Inn, 2 Fishery Road345 yd
Post Office ArmsThe Post Office Arms, 46 Puller Road388 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Indian Spice43 St Johns Road208 yd
Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ254-256 St Johns Road307 yd
Station Cafe Chinese TakeawayStation Approach, London Road348 yd
Best Kebab House8 Lawn Lane1,063 yd
Guzzlerz33 Lawn Lane1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Boxmoor Primary School
COWPER ROAD
grass pitches569 yd
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool683 yd
Hemel Hempstead (Camelot) Rufc
CHAULDEN LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite733 yd
The Hemel Hempstead School
HEATH LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches777 yd
Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club
1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS
grass pitches791 yd
Boxmoor Cricket Club
1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS
grass pitches817 yd
South Hill Primary School
HEATH LANE
grass pitches910 yd
Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead)
UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE
health and fitness suite990 yd
Roman Fields
BOX LANE
grass pitches1,046 yd
Chaulden Lane Playing Field
CHAULDEN LANE
grass pitches1,092 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed45 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.