The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP1 3RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	53.2%	-0.1%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	46.7%	46.8%	0.1%	49.0%	-2.2%

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	34.3%	37.2%	2.9%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	47.3%	42.6%	-4.7%	44.2%	-1.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.4%	13.2%	3.8%	9.1%	4.1%
Widowed	6.1%	5%	-1.1%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	48.9%	47.4%	-1.5%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	35.1%	32.5%	-2.6%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	11.6%	13.9%	2.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	3.8%	4.3%	0.5%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	1.2%	0.7%

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	23.7%	19.9%	-3.8%	18.2%	1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.6%	14.6%	-5.0%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.4%	17.2%	-5.2%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	14.9%	1.8%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	26.8%	12.9%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	4.1%	1.8%	-2.3%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	89.7%	86.5%	-3.2%	81.4%	5.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	88.1%	88.9%	0.8%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	5.6%	4.3%	-1.3%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.8%	88.6%	0.8%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	8.9%	8.3%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	3.4%	0.9%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	0.3%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is The Sonnets Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sonnets was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Gadebridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Sonnets has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gadebridge and the 157th highest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

🔎 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. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP1 3RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 The Sonnets are based on 30 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 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP1 3RS

Average Price
£503,715

Semi-Detached
£498,156

Terraced
£479,004

Detached
£635,607

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Sonnets

Average Price
£541,586

Semi-Detached
£541,799

Terraced
£525,583

Detached
£647,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The SonnetsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2018-08-03	£446,176
9 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£444,000	2017-03-23	£548,596
15 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£397,500	2016-03-04	£509,934
3 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£329,950	2015-09-25	£460,761
7 The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-01-31	£424,959

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP1 3RS

Employment

HP1 3RS 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	104
Part-Time Employee	44
Retired	35
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Construction	16
Administrative and support service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	11
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate 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	1,285 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA	- not rated	127 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA	3out of 4	127 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gade Valley Primary School Gadebridge Road , HP1 3DT	3out of 4	254 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Galley Hill , HP1 3JY	- not rated	634 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossgate Primary School Galley Hill , HP1 3JY	- not rated	634 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	- not rated	308 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	3out of 4	315 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	- not rated	1,233 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX	- not rated	1,379 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	437 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL	- not rated	756 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	4out of 4	2,642 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	2,642 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	2,642 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
Sahara Indian	2 Rossgate	743 yd
Gadebridge Café	14 Rossgate	743 yd
Chiangmai Cottage Restaurant	80 High Street	823 yd
Dalchini	91-95 High Street	857 yd
Aramark at West Herts College	West Herts College, Marlowes	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gade & Goose	The Gade And Goose, Galley Hill	710 yd
The Top Of The World	The Top Of The World, Warners End Road	731 yd
Gadebridge Youth Club	Gadebridge Youth Centre, 3-5 The Nokes	744 yd
The Old Bell	Old Bell, 51 High Street	898 yd
The Olde Kings Arms	The Olde Kings Arms, 41 High Street	898 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Casper Pizza & Kebab	3 Rossgate	743 yd
May Fu	15 Rossgate	743 yd
Lucky Stars	30 Stoneycroft	888 yd
Warners End Fish Bar	Barkers Fish Shop, 38-39 Stoneycroft	889 yd
Alya's	17 Queensway	909 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 33-35 Stoneycroft		889 yd
Co-operative Food	Co-op, 22-24 Stoneycroft		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Cuthbert Mayne Rc School CLOVER WAY	grass pitches	128 yd
Laureate Academy WARNERS END ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	312 yd
Warners End QUINCES CROFT	grass pitches	650 yd
Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE	grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	761 yd
Gadebridge Lane	grass pitches	766 yd
Micklem Primary School BOXTED ROAD	grass pitches	783 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	44.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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