Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP1 2PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.1%	0.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.7%	48.9%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	34.5%	33.6%	-0.9%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	41.3%	43.2%	1.9%	44.2%	-1.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	10.2%	11.6%	1.4%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	9.4%	7.9%	-1.5%	6.1%	1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.1%	47%	0.9%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	32.2%	32.7%	0.5%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	18.1%	15.6%	-2.5%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.9%	22.5%	-12.4%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	16.8%	-1.9%	9.6%	7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	18.9%	0.2%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	9.8%	2.6%	16.9%	-7.1%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	26.6%	14.7%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	5.1%	2%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	3.1%	1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	87.5%	89.5%	2.0%	81.4%	8.1%
Arab	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	91.4%	88.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	1.3%	7.9%	6.6%	6.1%	1.8%
Africa	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2.5%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	88.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	4.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	7.9%	7.2%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	42.5%	46.2%	-3.7%
Hindu	3.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Hawthorne Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorne Lane was 146.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Boxmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hawthorne Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Boxmoor and the 65th highest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP1 2PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hawthorne Lane are based on 55 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 Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP1 2PY

Average Price
£495,511

Semi-Detached
£508,463

Terraced
£417,799

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hawthorne Lane

Average Price
£419,430

Semi-Detached
£487,281

Terraced
£404,351

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hawthorne LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2018-09-28	£590,528
35 Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£329,950	2015-03-26	£507,008
22 Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2011-05-31	£440,571
31 Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,000	2009-09-07	£472,497
35 Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,000	2009-01-29	£483,508

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP1 2PY

Employment

HP1 2PY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,551 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Micklem Primary School Boxted Road , HP1 2QH	3out of 4	142 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Martindale Primary and Nursery School Boxted Road , Warners End HP1 2QS	- not rated	494 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaulden Infants' and Nursery School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU	- not rated	851 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakleaf Primary School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU	- not rated	851 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Galley Hill , HP1 3JY	- not rated	865 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	3out of 4	441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	- not rated	441 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	- not rated	904 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	3out of 4	914 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX	- not rated	1,591 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ	3out of 4	1,105 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL	- not rated	1,107 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	4out of 4	2,098 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	2,098 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	2,098 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sunrise Cafe	The Sunrise Cafe, 16 Stoneycroft	208 yd
Sahara Indian	2 Rossgate	1,013 yd
Gadebridge Café	14 Rossgate	1,013 yd
Flavour 38	38 Long Chaulden	1,030 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Top Of The World	The Top Of The World, Warners End Road	340 yd
Gade & Goose	The Gade And Goose, Galley Hill	967 yd
Gadebridge Youth Club	Gadebridge Youth Centre, 3-5 The Nokes	983 yd
The Grapes	The Grapes, Green End Road	1,010 yd
Tudor Rose	The Tudor Rose, Long Chaulden	1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky Stars	30 Stoneycroft	215 yd
Warners End Fish Bar	Barkers Fish Shop, 38-39 Stoneycroft	220 yd
Casper Pizza & Kebab	3 Rossgate	1,013 yd
May Fu	15 Rossgate	1,013 yd
Choy Fu Fish and Chips	50 Long Chaulden	1,031 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Food	Co-op, 22-24 Stoneycroft	208 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 33-35 Stoneycroft	220 yd
The Co-op	Co-Op, 52 Long Chaulden	1,030 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Micklem Primary School BOXTED ROAD	grass pitches	142 yd
John F Kennedy Roman Catholic School Hollybush Lane	grass pitches	429 yd
Warners End QUINCES CROFT	grass pitches	539 yd
Chaulden Junior School SCHOOL ROW	grass pitches	907 yd
Laureate Academy WARNERS END ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	914 yd
St Cuthbert Mayne Rc School CLOVER WAY	grass pitches	988 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	350 Mbit/s
Average download speed	389.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	902 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	902 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	217.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	898 Mbit/s

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