Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP3 9NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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	50%	48.9%	-1.1%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	50%	51.1%	1.1%	49.0%	2.1%

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 area around HP3 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32%	43.2%	11.2%	37.9%	5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	38.3%	-10.1%	44.2%	-5.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	11.9%	11.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	6.1%	0.0%

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 (90.7%) 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	50%	53.5%	3.5%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	33.3%	37.2%	3.9%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	12.7%	7.1%	-5.6%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	3.6%	1.2%	-2.4%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	24.6%	19.4%	-5.2%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	10.6%	-6.2%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	17.9%	-3.4%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	4.6%	-1.1%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.6%	4.9%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	28.9%	11.3%	33.8%	-4.9%
Other	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1%	2.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	4.6%	1.5%	-3.1%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
White	87.3%	87.7%	0.4%	81.4%	6.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% 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	92.2%	84.9%	-7.3%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	2%	8%	6.0%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	3.9%	4%	0.1%	2.7%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	84.7%	-6.1%	83.2%	1.5%
10+ Years	0%	9.8%	9.8%	9.8%	0.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	3.9%	3.1%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.6%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Risedale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risedale Close was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Risedale Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall and the 179th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in HP3 9NL, 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 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) - 2/10 (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 Risedale Close are based on 13 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 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP3 9NL

Average Price
£399,157

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£399,157

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Risedale Close

Average Price
£407,254

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£407,254

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Risedale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£406,500	2021-12-06	£453,069
10 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-05-10	£383,832
3 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2019-10-04	£408,834
7 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£339,950	2016-02-09	£445,142
10 Risedale Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£274,000	2016-01-29	£364,284

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP3 9NL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Part-Time Employee	44
Retired	36
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	11
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,484 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER	3out of 4	421 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN	3out of 4	666 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ	3out of 4	847 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Reddings Primary School Bennetts End Road , HP3 8DX	3out of 4	885 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU	4out of 4	1,320 yd	Community school	Yes	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	3out of 4	1,448 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB	3out of 4	1,482 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE	1out of 4	1,634 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	1out of 4	2,366 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN	3out of 4	3,267 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS	4out of 4	1,909 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL	- not rated	1,979 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL	4out of 4	2,081 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP	- not rated	2,202 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ	3out of 4	2,208 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lodge Bar & Kitchen	The Snowcentre, St Albans Hill	266 yd
Cineworld Cinemas Ltd	Jarman Way	691 yd
Prezzo	Unit 12, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way	706 yd
DJ's Cafe	Unit 10, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way	706 yd
Subway	Unit 1, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way	706 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pommel Horse	Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way	706 yd
Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar	Bennetts End Community Centre, Leys Road	853 yd
Greenacres Tavern	The Greenacres Tavern, Leys Road	853 yd
The Oddfellows Arms	The Oddfellows Arms, 113 London Road	909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Favourite Chicken	22 London Road	824 yd
River Spice	32-34 London Road	830 yd
Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah)	28 London Road	830 yd
Apsley Fish Bar	Apsley Fish And Chips, 40 London Road	830 yd
Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Superstore	Tesco Superstore	843 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Jarman Way	707 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Apsley Mills Retail Park	807 yd
Aldi	Aldi, London Road	1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL	ski slopes	398 yd
Lime Walk Primary School LIME WALK	grass pitches	505 yd
Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY	athletics tracks, grass pitches	624 yd
Belswains Primary School BARNFIELD	grass pitches	718 yd
The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY	health and fitness suite	768 yd
Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way	ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool	769 yd
Coronation Fields CANDLEFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	823 yd
Healthy U Gym 1-4 1-4 KIMPS WAY	health and fitness suite	873 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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