Hemel HempsteadHP3
Dacorum · East of England
HP3 in Hemel Hempstead has demonstrated rental-focused characteristics over the past five years, with rental growth at 5.3% CAGR significantly outpacing capital appreciation at 1.8% CAGR. The district scores 52.4/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally and categorised as active gentrification stage. Population growth has remained modest at 0.5% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion despite infrastructure development. The gap between rental and capital growth indicates a yield-oriented market rather than one driven by property value appreciation. This profile suggests HP3 attracts investors prioritising income generation, though overall trajectory strength remains moderate relative to national benchmarks.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Hemel Hempstead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Hemel Hempstead (HP3) common questions
Is Hemel Hempstead up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hemel Hempstead (HP3) as Active. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hemel Hempstead safe?
Hemel Hempstead has a safety score of 39/100 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 (HP3) is £706k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hemel Hempstead?
The median monthly rent in Hemel Hempstead (HP3) is £1,898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hemel Hempstead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hemel Hempstead (HP1), Hemel Hempstead (HP2), Shepperton (TW17), Kings Langley (WD4), Abbots Langley (WD5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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