Pemsel Court is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP3 9DY is located in the Apsley and Corner Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP3 9EJ, HP3 9HU, HP3 9DZ, HP3 9EH, HP3 9EL, HP3 9JT, HP3 9EP, HP3 9HG, HP3 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP3 9DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.9% | 40% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 40.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 25.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 23.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.8% | 80.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 89.8% | 81.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pemsel Court was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pemsel Court has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall and the 199th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-09-25 | £257,491 |
| 4 Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2015-10-09 | £503,173 |
| 4 Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2002-04-26 | £390,375 |
| 4 Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 1999-10-25 | £388,206 |
| 6 Pemsel Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 1997-12-05 | £410,497 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reddings Primary School Bennetts End Road , HP3 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Indian Restaurant | 16-18 Lawn Lane | 448 yd | |
| The Lodge Bar & Kitchen | The Snowcentre, St Albans Hill | 476 yd | |
| K2 Balti House | 5 Two Waters Road | 629 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ robertos | 1 Park Lane | 637 yd | |
| Frogmore Paper Mill | Paper Trail, Fourdrinier Way | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life & Soul Theatre Academy | Boxmoor Hall, St Johns Road | 793 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 799 yd | |
| Cotterells Club | 182 Cotterells | 876 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | The Oddfellows Arms, 113 London Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hench | 32 Lawn Lane | 448 yd | |
| BRIM Burgers Ltd | 30 Lawn Lane | 448 yd | |
| Lawn Lane Fish & Chips | 36 Lawn Lane | 448 yd | |
| Flaming House | 38-40 Lawn Lane | 460 yd | |
| Best Kebab House | 8 Lawn Lane | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stejarul | 246 Marlowes | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 799 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 847 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, London Road | 848 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Apsley Mills Retail Park | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL | ski slopes | 593 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Boxmoor Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Lime Walk Primary School LIME WALK | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Sportspace Hemel Hempstead PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 918 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.