Hemel HempsteadHP1
Dacorum · East of England
HP1 Hemel Hempstead demonstrates divergent growth patterns across capital and rental metrics. Over five years, capital growth has registered at 1.3% compound annual growth rate, below inflation and national averages, while rental growth has significantly outpaced it at 5.1% CAGR, indicating stronger rental demand relative to purchase price appreciation. Population expansion has remained modest at 0.9% over the same period. The district is in an active gentrification phase and scores 49.5 out of 100 on trajectory assessment, placing it at the 46th percentile nationally. This profile suggests rental yields may be more favourable than capital gain prospects, typical of areas experiencing infrastructure and amenity upgrades without corresponding price acceleration.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Hemel Hempstead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Hemel Hempstead (HP1) common questions
Is Hemel Hempstead up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hemel Hempstead (HP1) as Active. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 45% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hemel Hempstead safe?
Hemel Hempstead has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hemel Hempstead?
The average property price in Hemel Hempstead (HP1) is £550k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hemel Hempstead?
The median monthly rent in Hemel Hempstead (HP1) is £1,585 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hemel Hempstead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hemel Hempstead (HP2), Hemel Hempstead (HP3), Shepperton (TW17), Kings Langley (WD4), Feltham (TW13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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