Postcode report
HP23 6HQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HP23 6HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP23 6HQ is a postcode in Tring West and Rural, Dacorum, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP23 6HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP23 6HQ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP23 6HQ is based on Dacorum 004 Census 2021. It covers 5,329 residents, 194 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HP23 6HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £428k from 38 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP23 6HQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP23 6HQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP23 6HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP23 6HQ
Is HP23 6HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP23 6HQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP23 6HQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HP23 6HQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP23 6HQ?
LocaleIQ matched HP23 6HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP23 6HQ?
The latest median sold price is £428k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP23 6HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.