Bulbourne Close Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum
10 addresses across 1 postcode (HP1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10302522.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £680,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 2).
- 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 F; Band D in Dacorum costs £2,409 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Blackbirds Moor, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkwood Surgery, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £680,500 | £680,500 | £680,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £426,000 | £426,000 | £426,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £329,000 | £329,000 | £329,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2021 | 15 HP1 1QX | Detached | £680,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 7 HP1 1QX | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2011 | 3 HP1 1QX | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2010 | 2 HP1 1QX | Detached | £426,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2002 | 11 HP1 1QX | Detached | £329,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 F (42% of about 550 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)
- St Mary's Convent Green End Road Boxmoor: up to 20 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Hemel Hempstead Station Gateway Station Road: up to 140 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent 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 10 addresses are between 106 m and 110 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP1 1QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hemel Hempstead 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Apsley 518,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Berkhamsted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Rose's School Green End | 150 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hemel Hempstead Station Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkwood Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Byrons Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hemel Hempstead Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hertfordshire Constabulary | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackbirds Moor 5.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shrub Hill Common 13 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wharf Road Play Area 480 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chaulden Lane Playing Field 10.0 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chaulden Allotment Gardens 2.8 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boxmoor House Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hemel Water Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravelhill Spring | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Roughdown Common | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Southern Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Thomas' Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Box Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Old Dean | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hemel Hempstead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Micklem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Laureate Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes HP1 1QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Post Office Arms HP1 1QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2013 |
| Stir Food @ St Roses Catholic Infants School HP1 1QW | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| HCL @ Boxmoor Primary School HP1 1PF | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Boxmoor Preschool HP1 1PF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Coffee and Wine HP1 1QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Boxmoor Chippy HP1 1QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Byron's Chemist HP1 1QQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Boxmoor Tandoori HP1 1QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Boxmoor Social Club HP1 1PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Boxmoor Cricket Club HP1 1PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Nov 2015 |
| Sitar Restaurant HP1 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school HP1 1EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Boxmoor Village Store HP1 1QF | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| The Fishery Inn HP1 1NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Puller Road (17); On or near Green End Road (9); On or near Hanover Green (5); On or near Cowper Road (3); On or near Bargrove Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 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 10 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, 26 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HP1 1QX: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Alston Road · Puller Road · Grosvenor Terrace · Green End Gardens · Sebright Road · Latchford Place · Hanover Green · Little Green Close · Green End Gardens · Bargrove Avenue · The Poplars · St Mary's Place
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.