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Property Price Trends
Lauries Close, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
HP1 2RS Dacorum District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the HP1 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
HP1

Most Expensive Property
£975,000
Oak Tree House Pouchen End Lane, HP1 2SA
Sold: 30 September 2022

Cheapest Property
£12,742
246 Marlowes, HP1 1BJ
Sold: 22 June 2022

£470,000
The average house price in Dacorum was £470,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 4.1% from November 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (2.0%) over the same period.
£1,496
Private rents rose to an average of £1,496 in December 2024, an annual increase of 5.7% from £1,416 in December 2023. This was lower than the rise in the East of England (8.4%) over the year.
£375,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £375,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.1% higher than the average of £357,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£479,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £479,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.2% higher than the average of £459,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Dacorum, E07000096). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in HP1 2RS?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the HP1 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Hertfordshire?
For Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Hertfordshire, the property market continues to show steady growth. House prices in sought-after areas such as St Albans (AL1, AL2) and Harpenden (AL5) have seen an increase of 3.5% in the past year, with the average price for a detached house standing at £820,000. The availability of properties in these areas is limited, with high demand driving prices up. For those looking for more affordable options, towns like Hemel Hempstead (HP1, HP2) and Watford (WD17, WD18) offer good value for money, with average house prices at around £400,000. Overall, Hertfordshire remains a popular choice for homebuyers due to its excellent schools, transport links, and proximity to London.
For Renters
Rent prices in Hertfordshire have remained relatively stable, with an average monthly rent of £1,200 for a 2-bedroom property. Areas such as Hitchin (SG4) and Stevenage (SG1, SG2) offer affordable rental options, with prices starting at £800 per month. However, rental availability in popular areas like Berkhamsted (HP4) and Bishop's Stortford (CM23) is limited, leading to higher rental prices. For renters looking for a good balance of affordability and amenities, towns like Hatfield (AL10) and Letchworth Garden City (SG6) are good options to consider. Overall, the rental market in Hertfordshire caters to a wide range of budgets and preferences.
For Investors
Investors in Hertfordshire have seen steady returns on their investments, with rental yields averaging around 4%. Areas like Welwyn Garden City (AL7) and Hertford (SG14) offer good rental yields due to high demand from tenants. The availability of buy-to-let properties in these areas is relatively good, with prices ranging from £200,000 to £400,000 for a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom property. For investors looking for capital growth, areas like Rickmansworth (WD3) and Cheshunt (EN8) have shown promising price appreciation over the past year. Overall, Hertfordshire remains an attractive option for investors looking for a stable rental market and potential for long-term growth.
For Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Hertfordshire, the property market continues to show steady growth. House prices in sought-after areas such as St Albans (AL1, AL2) and Harpenden (AL5) have seen an increase of 3.5% in the past year, with the average price for a detached house standing at £820,000. The availability of properties in these areas is limited, with high demand driving prices up. For those looking for more affordable options, towns like Hemel Hempstead (HP1, HP2) and Watford (WD17, WD18) offer good value for money, with average house prices at around £400,000. Overall, Hertfordshire remains a popular choice for homebuyers due to its excellent schools, transport links, and proximity to London.


For Renters
Rent prices in Hertfordshire have remained relatively stable, with an average monthly rent of £1,200 for a 2-bedroom property. Areas such as Hitchin (SG4) and Stevenage (SG1, SG2) offer affordable rental options, with prices starting at £800 per month. However, rental availability in popular areas like Berkhamsted (HP4) and Bishop's Stortford (CM23) is limited, leading to higher rental prices. For renters looking for a good balance of affordability and amenities, towns like Hatfield (AL10) and Letchworth Garden City (SG6) are good options to consider. Overall, the rental market in Hertfordshire caters to a wide range of budgets and preferences.
For Investors
Investors in Hertfordshire have seen steady returns on their investments, with rental yields averaging around 4%. Areas like Welwyn Garden City (AL7) and Hertford (SG14) offer good rental yields due to high demand from tenants. The availability of buy-to-let properties in these areas is relatively good, with prices ranging from £200,000 to £400,000 for a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom property. For investors looking for capital growth, areas like Rickmansworth (WD3) and Cheshunt (EN8) have shown promising price appreciation over the past year. Overall, Hertfordshire remains an attractive option for investors looking for a stable rental market and potential for long-term growth.

Last updated on 31 Jul 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for HP1 2RS
Estimated yield for property investors
1.41%
Yield
The estimated yield for the HP1 2RS postcode area is 1.41%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in HP1 2RS?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around HP1 2RS that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
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12 May 2023 | £484,000 | 348 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
30 June 2023 | £495,000 | 360 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
25 March 2021 | £560,000 | 29 Horseshoe Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
03 March 2020 | £415,000 | 17 Horseshoe Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2DY | Terraced | Freehold |
08 December 2023 | £495,000 | 67 Jocketts Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2JR | Terraced | Freehold |
01 June 2023 | £405,000 | 413a Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2NS | Terraced | Freehold |
21 October 2022 | £480,000 | 234 Boxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
30 September 2022 | £975,000 | Oak Tree House Pouchen End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2SA | Detached | Freehold |
08 March 2024 | £254,000 | 14 The Pastures, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2TN | Terraced | Freehold |
15 March 2024 | £300,000 | 11 Rosewood Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2TQ | Terraced | Freehold |
10 November 2023 | £240,000 | 63 The Pastures, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2TW | Terraced | Freehold |
Nearby sold properties | ||||
09 November 2021 | £320,000 | The Foundry 35 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
19 November 2021 | £328,000 | The Foundry 44 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
01 December 2021 | £305,000 | The Foundry 39 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
27 October 2022 | £335,000 | The Foundry 55 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
30 September 2022 | £327,000 | The Foundry 48 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
15 December 2023 | £250,100 | The Foundry 19 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
31 March 2023 | £335,000 | The Foundry 47 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
26 September 2022 | £315,000 | The Foundry 91 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
05 January 2022 | £357,500 | The Foundry 110 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
22 July 2022 | £300,000 | The Foundry 61 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
26 August 2022 | £261,000 | The Foundry 92 Dacorum Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
22 June 2022 | £12,742 | 246 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BJ | Other | Leasehold |
14 October 2022 | £799,950 | 9 Walsham Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BW | Detached | Freehold |
06 February 2023 | £580,000 | 5 Walsham Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BW | Detached | Freehold |
24 April 2022 | £407,400 | Swan Court Flat 74 Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
27 June 2022 | £389,950 | Swan Court Flat 53 Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
01 December 2023 | £235,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 36 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
13 February 2023 | £220,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 24 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
24 February 2023 | £244,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 39 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
07 February 2023 | £240,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 30 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
24 February 2023 | £227,500 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 26 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
24 February 2023 | £220,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 23 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
24 February 2023 | £231,250 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 28 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
23 February 2023 | £242,500 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 27 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
15 March 2023 | £315,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 33 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
03 March 2023 | £230,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 38 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
30 May 2023 | £220,000 | The Exchange, 89 Flat 29 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EH | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
20 November 2023 | £120,000 | 12 The Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
24 November 2023 | £335,000 | 20 Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
08 December 2022 | £534,000 | 11 Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JT | Detached | Freehold |
13 February 2023 | £415,000 | 69 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LE | Other | Freehold |
10 June 2022 | £143,500 | 12 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LR | Other | Leasehold |
09 February 2024 | £454,000 | 58 Cowper Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PE | Terraced | Freehold |
06 December 2023 | £450,000 | 4a Cowper Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PE | Detached | Freehold |
04 December 2023 | £537,000 | 12 Castle Mead, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
27 November 2023 | £527,000 | 68 Puller Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QN | Terraced | Freehold |
17 November 2023 | £425,000 | 54 Puller Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QN | Detached | Freehold |
10 October 2023 | £230,000 | 25 27 Flat 2 St Johns Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
21 September 2022 | £335,000 | 64c Glenview Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TB | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
13 December 2023 | £430,000 | 21 Parkhill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TP | Terraced | Freehold |
20 February 2024 | £810,000 | 7 Mill Close, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AX | Detached | Freehold |
16 July 2021 | £200,000 | Meadowview Noake Mill Lane, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BB | Other | Freehold |
23 October 2020 | £200,000 | Meadowview Noake Mill Lane, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BB | Other | Freehold |
23 October 2023 | £210,000 | 10 Clover Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3EA | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
02 October 2020 | £280,000 | 16a Pudding Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3JS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
02 October 2022 | £268,000 | 16 Pudding Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3JS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
17 November 2023 | £375,000 | 208 Fennycroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3NR | Terraced | Freehold |
31 March 2023 | £315,000 | 13 Tollpit End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3NT | Terraced | Freehold |
23 November 2023 | £555,000 | 68 Laureate Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RU | Detached | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around HP1 2RS during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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