A41 Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum
1 address across 1 postcode (HP1), about 710 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 10303078.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Dacorum costs £2,409 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Herdsman's Moor, is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkwood Surgery, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dacorum in 2026-27: Band D £2,409 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,606 | £1,873 | £2,141 | £2,409 | £2,944 | £3,479 | £4,014 | £4,817 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (43% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Dacorum.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bourne End Mills Bourne End Lane: up to 45 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 November 2026 to 14 November 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 11 November 2026 to 14 November 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026 to 26 September 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 22 September 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 22 September 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 98 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP1 2RQ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hemel Hempstead 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Apsley 518,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Berkhamsted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pouchen End Lane Winkwell | 200 m |
| Car parks | Felden Lane Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Parkwood Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nash Chemists | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hemel Hempstead Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hertfordshire Constabulary | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Long Chaulden | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Herdsman's Moor 9.0 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 590 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Chaulden Allotment Gardens 2.8 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boxmoor House Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor House Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hemel Water Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Orchard | Wood | 250 m west |
| Green Croft | Wood | 320 m south |
| Westbrook Mere | Lake or reservoir | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Preston Hill | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Preston Hill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Old Dean | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dacorum: see them on the Dacorum page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partou Bourne Explorers HP1 2RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Atlas Petroleum Ltd HP1 2RQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| The Anchor HP1 2RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| The White Horse HP1 2RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Shear Meadow HP1 2RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| The Watermill Hotel HP1 2RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2026 |
| Three Horseshoes Public House HP1 2RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 11 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 11 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HP1 2RQ: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.