Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Dacorum: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 15 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HP1 1BS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 41 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Heath Lane Nursery School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HERTFORDSHIRE SAS — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23.4 ha total
- largest park 5.8 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Water Gardens — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 27 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hemel Hempstead Marlows Express — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HP1 1BS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HP1.
Average sold price by property type across the HP1 district, 2021–2026.
About HP1 1BS
HP1 1BS scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with HERTFORDSHIRE SAS within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HP1 1BS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,045 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 41 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Heath Lane Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HERTFORDSHIRE SAS, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
