Kennel Cottages is in Shendish, Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP3 0AB is located in the Kings Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennel Cottages, Shendish, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP3 0FJ, HP3 0FT, HP3 0FH, HP3 0FN, HP3 0AU, HP3 0FW, HP3 0FS, HP3 0GB, HP3 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP3 0AB is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 44.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 55.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP3 0AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 25.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 70.7% | 52.6% | -18.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 24% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 15.4% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 45.3% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 84.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 86.8% | 84.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 84.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennel Cottages was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% higher than the Kings Langley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kennel Cottages has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley and the 94th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kennel Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-06-18 | £707,697 |
| 3 Kennel Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-01-08 | £963,889 |
| 1 Kennel Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2007-01-02 | £1,009,840 |
| 2 Kennel Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2006-12-14 | £1,149,355 |
| 1 Kennel Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2002-11-01 | £908,929 |
HP3 0AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
HP3 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU | 4out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shendish Manor Hotel | Shendish Manor | 315 yd | |
| Dunelm (Cafe Pausa) | Dunelm Mill, London Road | 667 yd | |
| Barista's | Apsley Railway Station, London Road | 680 yd | |
| Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead | Holiday Inn, Stationers Place | 766 yd | |
| The Paper Mill | The Paper Mill, Stationers Place | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oddfellows Arms | The Oddfellows Arms, 113 London Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Blondie | 394 yd | ||
| MFG Apsley Service Station | Shell Apsley Service Station, 14 London Road | 667 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 22 London Road | 772 yd | |
| River Spice | 32-34 London Road | 791 yd | |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) | 28 London Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Apsley Mills Retail Park | 750 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, London Road | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Two Waters Primary School HIGH RIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Shendish Manor | golf | 482 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.