Bond Close Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (HP3), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 10342158.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- 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 C; Band D in Dacorum costs £2,409 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Long Deans (11 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lincoln House Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 142 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2022 (8).
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 C (29% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land rear of 186-202 Belswains Lane: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Apsley Paper Trail land London Road: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Ebberns Road Hemel Hempstead: up to 30 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Sappi Nash Mills: up to 38 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Frogmore Road Hemel Hempstead: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Leys Road (No 121): up to 3 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP3 9XU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HP3 9UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 78 m and 82 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP3 9UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HP3 9XU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Apsley 518,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hemel Hempstead 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Kings Langley 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oliver Rise Bennetts End | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apsley Station Car Park | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Apsley Mills Smart Charge | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln House Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Speedwell Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Dental Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Hemel Hempstead Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hertfordshire Constabulary | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,430 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Long Deans 11 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Fields 7.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Snatchup End Cottages, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snatchup End Cottages | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Hemel Water Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| George Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Hen's Head Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Cock's Head Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Old Dean | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Box Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Two Waters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chambersbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longdean School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kings Langley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronav Cafe Bistro HP3 9WT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Great Elms Fish & Chip Shop HP3 9TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Apsley Lock Pre-School HP3 9WU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Apsley Supermarket HP3 9WG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Darcy's HP3 9WG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2025 |
| Union Coffee and Dough HP3 9WT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Darcy's Pizzeria HP3 9WG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Seaworld Fish and Chips HP3 8AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco HP3 8AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe HP3 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| The Paper Mill HP3 9RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead HP3 9RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| The Range Home and Leisure Cafe HP3 9QN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| The Range HP3 9QN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| HCL @ Nash Mills Primary School HP3 9XB | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pinecroft (42); On or near Dickinson Quay (18); On or near Marina View Terrace (16); On or near The Cart Track (14); On or near Stephenson Wharf (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pinecroft · Evans Wharf · Teal Way · Fairhill · Ash Grove · Fairway · Mulready Walk · Osprey Close · Stephenson Wharf · Kings Avenue · Bittern Close · Fairway Court
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.