Ashridge Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP3 0QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	50.8%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.2%	49.2%	2.0%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of HP3 0QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	20.9%	29.2%	8.3%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	67.8%	57.1%	-10.7%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.5%	7%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	4.4%	6.6%	2.2%	6.1%	0.5%

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 (88.5%) 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	62.5%	57.6%	-4.9%	48.4%	9.2%
Good health	26.9%	30.9%	4.0%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	7.2%	10.4%	3.2%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	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 0QG this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.6%	8.1%	1.5%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	10.1%	-1.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	17.8%	-2.0%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.4%	2.1%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	41.4%	41.9%	0.5%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
White	97.2%	94.6%	-2.6%	81.4%	13.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.8%	93.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	1.4%	3.7%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.5%
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	95%	93.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.9%	5.3%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.6%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Ashridge Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashridge Close was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ashridge Close has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield and the 6th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

🔎 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 0QG, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Ashridge Close are based on 22 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 Ashridge Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP3 0QG

Average Price
£664,323

Semi-Detached
£644,034

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£694,756

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashridge Close

Average Price
£656,267

Semi-Detached
£642,139

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£680,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashridge CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Ashridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2023-11-02	£651,778
3 Ashridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2022-06-20	£700,072
6 Ashridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2018-01-12	£610,310
2 Ashridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2016-08-24	£644,066
19 Ashridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£428,000	2013-05-09	£757,746

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP3 0QG

Employment

HP3 0QG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	118
Retired	80
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	27
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	8
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	13
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bovingdon Primary Academy Bovingdon Primary Academy,High Street , Bovingdon HP3 0HL	4out of 4	710 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ley Hill School The Green , Ley Hill HP5 1YF	3out of 4	2,756 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Coram Church of England School Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP	3out of 4	3,868 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW	4out of 4	4,215 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield The Common , Chipperfield WD4 9BS	3out of 4	4,270 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashlyns School Chesham Road , HP4 3AH	3out of 4	4,266 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA	4out of 4	4,730 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF	- not rated	2,823 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF	- not rated	2,850 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ	- not rated	3,883 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF	- not rated	3,923 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP	3out of 4	4,589 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prison Advice and Care Trust	The Mount HMP, Molyneaux Avenue	489 yd
HACRO	The Mount Hmp, Molyneaux Avenue	494 yd
K's Sandwich Bar Cafe	43 High Street	570 yd
Zeera	Zeera, 49 High Street	627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bovingdon Cricket Club	Cricket Club Pavilion, Bovingdon Green	510 yd
Bovingdon Bowls Club	Bowling Club, High Street	570 yd
Bovingdon Football Club	Bovingdon Football Club, Green Lane	612 yd
The Bell Inn	The Bell, 79 High Street	668 yd
The Halfway House	The Halfway House, Hempstead Road	701 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Burger Shack	Bovingdon Market, Bovingdon Airfield, Chesham Road	439 yd
Bovingdon Kebab	8 High Street	525 yd
Simmons Bakers Ltd	40 High Street	570 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261)	2 High Street		536 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hmp The Mount THE MOUNT THE MOUNT MOLYNEAUX AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	486 yd
Bovingdon And Flaunden Tennis Club GREEN LANE	tennis courts	588 yd
Bovingdon Cricket Club GRANGE FARM HOUSE GRANGE FARM HOUSE BOVINGDON GREEN	grass pitches	595 yd
Bovingdon Football Club GREEN VIEW CLOSE	grass pitches	657 yd
Bovingdon Primary Academy HIGH STREET	grass pitches	680 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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