Ash Grove is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP3 9TL is located in the Bennetts End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP3 9PT, HP3 9YX, HP3 9TN, HP3 9TJ, HP3 9PX, HP3 9PU, HP3 9WF, HP3 9WE, HP3 9XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP3 9TL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 9TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 36.7% | 42.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 44% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 53.6% | 56.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 15.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 28.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 91.9% | 85.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 85.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Bennetts End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bennetts End and the 187th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-29 | £455,030 |
| 19 Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-03-22 | £629,247 |
| 8 Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,950 | 2014-04-16 | £698,932 |
| 7 Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2013-12-19 | £595,991 |
| 10 Ash Grove, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2013-08-20 | £568,137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chambersbury Primary School Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy's | 19 Dickinson Quay | 374 yd | |
| Calzone Pizza | 21 Dickinson Quay | 384 yd | |
| Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe | 1 The Denes | 406 yd | |
| The Paper Mill | The Paper Mill, Stationers Place | 438 yd | |
| Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead | Holiday Inn, Stationers Place | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, Belswains Lane | 592 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | The Oddfellows Arms, 113 London Road | 707 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | Red Lion, London Road | 805 yd | |
| Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar | Bennetts End Community Centre, Leys Road | 954 yd | |
| Greenacres Tavern | The Greenacres Tavern, Leys Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Elms Fish & Chip Shop | Great Elms Fish And Chips, 3 Great Elms Road | 100 yd | |
| Seaworld Fish and Chips | Sea World, 3 The Denes | 429 yd | |
| MFG Apsley Service Station | Shell Apsley Service Station, 14 London Road | 660 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 22 London Road | 806 yd | |
| River Spice | 32-34 London Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4-6 The Denes | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Apsley Mills Retail Park | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belswains Primary School BARNFIELD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Coronation Fields CANDLEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Two Waters Primary School HIGH RIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Healthy U Gym 1-4 1-4 KIMPS WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.