Area Information for Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA

Featherbed Lane in Hemel Hempstead is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Bennetts End ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This page combines information for the address Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of HP3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

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Such mapping issues commonly occur on newly assigned postcodes - for instance with new build housing. As Ordnance Survey data is used by many map providers, sat-nav systems etc. there may be problems with deliveries and services to properties at this postcode at the current time.

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Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Dacorum
Ward Bennetts End
Constituency Hemel Hempstead * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 178 crimes were reported within half a mile of HP3 9FA - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA:

Simmonds Rise, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EA
Wood Crescent, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HA
Lamsey Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HB
Cedar Walk, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EB
Fern Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EU
Bevan Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about HP3 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 101
Terraced 19
Flat (Purpose-Built) 14
Flat (Converted) 6
Total 145
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 35% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 40
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 52
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rent Free 0
Total 147

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 30
Two People 39
Three People 24
Four People 40
Five People 10
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 30
Family Household 106
Other Household 10
Total 146

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 68
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hemel Hempstead constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 206
Female 196
Total 402

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 28
5-9 24
10-14 29
15-19 29
20-24 19
25-29 34
30-34 24
35-39 33
40-44 36
45-49 18
50-54 31
55-59 24
60-64 29
65-69 18
70-74 12
75-79 5
80-84 2
85+ 3
Total 398

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode HP3 9FA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 132
Married 138
Separated 4
Divorced 22
Widowed 13
Total 309

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 228
Good 127
Fair 29
Bad 13
Very Bad 7
Total 404

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 88
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 58
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 47
No GCSEs or Equivalent 45
Other 9
Total 311

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 85% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 340
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 7
Pakistani 9
Black African 22
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Arab 1
Other 4
Total 401

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 344
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 20
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 404

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 344
10+ Years 36
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 401

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to HP3 9FA.

Passport(s) Held
None 43
United Kingdom 320
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6
North America or Caribbean 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 174
Christian 174
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 7
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 21
Total 402

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 127
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 0
Total 312

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 35
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 32
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 26
Total 205

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 43
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 61
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 45
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 33
Semi-Routine Occupation 41
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 17
Total 311

Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA is within the Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 178 crimes were reported within half a mile of HP3 9FA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 178 crimes committed near Featherbed Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
Force Website: https://www.herts.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to HP3 9FA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for HP3 9FA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hemel Hempstead 1 mile
Apsley 1.1 miles
Kings Langley 3.2 miles
Berkhamsted 4.1 miles
St Albans Abbey 5.5 miles
Bricket Wood 5.6 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 5.7 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 5.8 miles
Park Street 5.8 miles
Watford North 6.1 miles
St Albans City 6.1 miles
Watford Junction 6.7 miles
Chalfont & Latimer 6.8 miles
Harpenden 6.8 miles
Chorleywood 6.8 miles
Watford High Street 7.4 miles
Tring 7.5 miles
Rickmansworth 7.5 miles
Amersham 7.8 miles
Radlett 7.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest Overground station is Watford Junction, approximately 6.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is Tudor Primary School, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Tudor Primary School 550 yards February 2017
    
South Hill Primary School 680 yards September 2018
    
Broadfield Academy 0.6 miles May 2022
    
Lime Walk Primary School 0.7 miles February 2023
    
Boxmoor Primary School 0.7 miles March 2024
    
George Street Primary School 0.8 miles March 2016
    
The Reddings Primary School 0.8 miles May 2019
    
Gade Valley Primary School 0.9 miles November 2016
    
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 0.9 miles November 2014
    
Belswains Primary School 1 mile September 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is The Hemel Hempstead School, approximately 690 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Hemel Hempstead School 690 yards December 2022
    
Laureate Academy 0.9 miles June 2023
    
The Adeyfield Academy 1 mile January 2023
    
Longdean School 1.2 miles December 2015
    
Roman Fields Academy 1.3 miles December 2018
    
John F Kennedy Catholic School 1.5 miles March 2017
    
The Astley Cooper School 2.1 miles November 2021
    
Kings Langley School 2.3 miles May 2018
    
Ashlyns School 4 miles September 2023
    
Parmiter's School 4.6 miles July 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is Fernville Surgery, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is Ortho Hemel Limited, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is Hemel Hempstead Hospital, approximately 320 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FA. The nearest is David Pressman Opticians, approximately 180 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.