Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Dacorum: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HP3 9HH.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 40 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Tudor Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
39crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 39 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HERTFORDSHIRE SAS — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 36 ha total
- largest park 6 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Plough Gardens — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Lawn Lane Hemel Express — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HP3 9HH.
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 HP3.
Average sold price by property type across the HP3 district, 2021–2026.
About HP3 9HH
HP3 9HH scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Lawn Lane Hemel Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HP3 9HH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,669 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 4/10).
There are 40 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Tudor Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.4 mi away.
There were 39 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HERTFORDSHIRE SAS, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
