No, Hemel Hempstead is generally not considered a posh area, though it does contain a few affluent pockets and is surrounded by much pricier, high-end commuter towns.
Opinions on rougher areas in Hemel Hempstead vary, with local discussions often pointing to Grove Hill, Bennetts End, and parts of Adeyfield as having a tougher reputation or higher levels of social issues. ·r/AskUK
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How many Muslims live in Hemel Hempstead?
Approximately 4,271 to 4,526 Muslims live in Hemel Hempstead, according to the official 2021 UK Census data. This population makes up about 4.7% to 4.75% of the town's total resident population of roughly 95,961 people.
Based on recent crime rate data per 1,000 residents outside of major tourist heavy central London districts, the areas with the highest overall recorded crime rates are Middlesbrough, Blackpool, and Manchester.
The regions with the highest percentage of white population in the UK are the North East of England and Wales, both recording around 90.6% of residents identifying as White British according to official GOV.UK Ethnicity facts and figures.
London has by far the highest Black population in the UK, containing over one million Black residents (accounting for roughly 13% to 14% of the city's total population and nearly half of the entire Black population in England and Wales).
The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of White British residents are Redcar and Cleveland and Northumberland, both recording figures above 97% in official demographic data.
Several notable figures were born or have connections to Hemel Hempstead, including actress Talulah Riley, professional footballer Harry Winks, and actor Vinnie Jones.
When looking for areas to avoid in Hertfordshire based on local crime rates, deprivation indices, and general community feedback, areas like Waltham Cross, Stevenage, and parts of Hatfield or Borehamwood are frequently pointed out. While Hertfordshire is generally considered a safe county overall, certain pockets face higher crime risk scores or lack local amenities.
Hemel Hempstead is a popular choice for people who want easy transport access to London and nearby towns without living in London. It can suit commuters, families, young professionals and anyone looking for a practical place to live with plenty of green space close by.
The average house price in Hemel Hempstead is around £424,649, compared to an average of £625,000 in St Albans according to ONS figures from February 2026.
Hemel Hempstead is a constituency in Hertfordshire represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first-past-the-post system. Since 2024, it has been represented by David Taylor of the Labour Party.
The UK area with the lowest percentage of white residents is the town and unitary authority of Slough, followed closely by major urban centers like Luton and Leicester. According to Office for National Statistics census data, non-white ethnic groups make up the majority of the population in these specific locations.
The mixed-race (or mixed/multiple ethnic) population is widely cited as the fastest-growing minority ethnic group in the UK, alongside significant percentage increases recorded in the "Other ethnic" and "White Other" categories in official census data.
There is no single official "worst rated town" in the UK, as various annual surveys use different criteria. However, Walsall, Luton, and Bognor Regis frequently top separate lists for poor quality of life, economic deprivation, or low visitor satisfaction.
London records the highest total number of murders in the UK, with 104 homicides, while regions like the West Midlands and specific local areas like Cleveland or Lincolnshire report higher rates relative to their population size.
While there is no single official title holder, York frequently ranks as the safest city in the UK based on crime index scores and police data, closely followed by historic and regional standouts like Bath and Edinburgh.
There are significantly more Muslims than Jews in the United Kingdom. Official census data shows that Muslims make up roughly 6% of the UK population (around 4 million people), while Jewish people make up about 0.5% of the population (around 270,000 to 300,000 people).
Hemel is famous for its "Magic Roundabout" (officially called the Plough Roundabout from a former adjacent public house), an interchange at the end of the town centre (Moor End), where traffic from six routes meet.
St Albans is the closest city to Hemel Hempstead, located about 7 miles (11 km) to the east. Other nearby major urban areas include the towns of Watford and Luton.
