Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP3 0DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	50.5%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47%	49.5%	2.5%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 0DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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	18.4%	21.4%	3.0%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	71.3%	68.5%	-2.8%	44.2%	24.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5%	4%	-1.0%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	3.5%	5.1%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.2%	50.9%	-8.3%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	27.5%	38.3%	10.8%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	10.1%	7.2%	-2.9%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	2.7%	3.3%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around HP3 0DG this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	9.1%	-2.2%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	7.2%	-1.7%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	14.9%	0.0%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	18.5%	7.2%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	45%	46%	1.0%	33.8%	12.2%
Other	6%	1.8%	-4.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	6.2%	6.7%	0.5%	3.1%	3.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	3.3%	1.2%	-2.1%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	85.8%	90.3%	4.5%	81.4%	8.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% 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	84%	82.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	-1.0%
European Union	5%	5.1%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.4%	81.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	-1.3%
10+ Years	2.4%	14.8%	12.4%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	12.1%	0.9%	-11.2%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.1%	76.7%	16.4%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	2.4%	13.5%	-11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	4.8%	1.7%	3.1%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Copper Beech Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copper Beech Close was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Copper Beech Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield and the 68th lowest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP3 0DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Copper Beech Close are based on 28 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 Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP3 0DG

Average Price
£1,247,460

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,247,460

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Copper Beech Close

Average Price
£1,266,106

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,266,106

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Copper Beech CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5B Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£865,000	2023-03-30	£864,139
1 Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,070,000	2022-08-11	£1,081,853
26 Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,570,000	2022-04-01	£1,669,788
16 Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2021-09-28	£1,359,697
5 Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£910,000	2021-08-31	£994,168

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP3 0DG

Employment

HP3 0DG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HP3 0DG 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

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	86
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Education	20
Information and communication	18
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Construction	2
Real estate activities	2

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	2,011 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pixies Hill Primary School Hazeldell Road , HP1 2BY	3out of 4	947 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Rose's Catholic Infants School Green End Road , Boxmoor HP1 1QW	- not rated	989 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Rose's Catholic Infant School Green End Road , Boxmoor HP1 1QW	3out of 4	989 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU	- not rated	1,201 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU	- not rated	1,211 yd	Community school	No	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	- not rated	1,924 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX	3out of 4	1,924 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	3out of 4	2,263 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH	- not rated	2,263 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	- not rated	2,425 yd	Foundation school	No	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	4out of 4	160 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	160 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	160 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westbrook Hay Westbrook Hay , London Road HP1 2RF	- not rated	1,178 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL	- not rated	2,151 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boxmoor Lodge Hotel	Boxmoor Lodge, London Road	273 yd
Fishery Wharf Cafe	Fishery Wharf Cafe, Fishery Road	751 yd
Puccinos	Puccinos, Hemel Hempstead Station, London Road	759 yd
Boys Brigade	Felden Lodge, Felden Lane	794 yd
Coffee and Wine	67a St Johns Road	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvester	The Harvester, 507 London Road	793 yd
Camelot R U F Club	Hemel Hempstead Camelot Rugby Club, Chaulden Lane	794 yd
The Fishery Inn	Fishery Inn, 2 Fishery Road	880 yd
Tudor Rose	The Tudor Rose, Long Chaulden	1,036 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway	Station Approach, London Road		851 yd
Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ	254-256 St Johns Road		1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roman Fields BOX LANE	grass pitches	175 yd
Boxmoor Golf Club (Closed) Box Lane	golf	340 yd
Chaulden Lane Playing Field CHAULDEN LANE	grass pitches	727 yd
Hemel Hempstead (Camelot) Rufc CHAULDEN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	739 yd
Pixies Hill Primary School HAZELDELL ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	947 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	92.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.6%

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	78.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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