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35,820
Population
12,621
Households
7 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£67,153
Avg. household income
1,439
Businesses
1,245
People per km²
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About Bovingdon Green

Bovingdon Green is a small settlement in Hertfordshire, located within the HP3 postcode area. It lies to the west of the A41, close to the village of Bovingdon, and is part of the larger civil parish of Bovingdon and South Heath. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. There are a few local amenities, including a village hall and a small shop, serving the surrounding community. The green itself is a modest open space, often used for informal gatherings and recreational activities. The landscape is typical of the Hertfordshire countryside, with rolling fields and scattered trees. The area is well-connected by road and is within easy reach of nearby towns such as Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead.

School Ratings in Bovingdon Green

There are 108 schools in and around Bovingdon Green. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bovingdon Green

The average property price is £490K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £270K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bovingdon Green

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bovingdon Green, with 139 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bovingdon Green

Bovingdon Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Bovingdon Green

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Bovingdon Green, the nearest being Archway Surgery (0.7 miles away).

Local Data for Bovingdon Green

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Property Prices 4,271 sales

Average Price £490K
£1K , £64M
Detached £804K 760
Semi £490K 971
Terraced £398K 1,169
Flat £270K 1,229

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

62 Primary
13 Secondary
33 Other
Good 8

Ofsted ratings for schools in the HP3 postcode area.

Bovingdon Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Ley Hill School Primary Good 1.7 miles D9 the Lanes Family Centre Outstanding 1.8 miles St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield Primary Good 1.8 miles Westbrook Hay Not applicable 2 miles Felden Hall School Not applicable 2 miles Chesham Preparatory School Not applicable 2.1 miles Roman Fields Academy Not applicable 2.4 miles The Thomas Coram Church of England School Primary Good 2.5 miles Chenies School Primary 2.5 miles Sarratt Church of England Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Brushwood Junior School Primary Outstanding 2.8 miles

Household Income in Bovingdon Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bovingdon Green is approximately £67,153 a year before tax, 21% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £48,938. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bovingdon Green £67,153
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £48,938.

Businesses in Bovingdon Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,439 active businesses based in Bovingdon Green, around 40 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,439 Total businesses
40 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 94%
Small, 10-49 5%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Bovingdon Green IMD 2025

Bovingdon Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 19%
Working age 64%
Older 65+ 17%
6,864 Children (0-15) 19%
23,088 Working Age 64%
5,855 Older (65+) 16%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bovingdon Green 524 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Bovingdon Green sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

Violence & Sexual Offences 154
Anti-Social Behaviour 139
Shoplifting 54
Criminal Damage & Arson 36
Other Theft 33
Vehicle Crime 27
Public Order 23
Drugs 19
Burglary 16
Other Crime 7
Robbery 6
Theft from Person 5
Weapons 3
Bicycle Theft 2
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hemel Hempstead Train Station 2.8 miles
Chalfont And Latimer Train Station 3.3 miles
Apsley Train Station 3.4 miles
Kings Langley Train Station 4 miles
Chorleywood Train Station 4 miles
Amersham Train Station 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bovingdon 0.6 miles Hogpits Bottom 0.6 miles Venus Hill 0.6 miles Tower Hill 1.2 miles Bulstrode 1.2 miles Flaunden 1.2 miles Belsize 1.8 miles Whelpley Hill 1.8 miles Botley 1.9 miles Ley Hill 1.9 miles Orchard Leigh 2 miles Tyler's Hill 2 miles

Local Government

District Dacorum
County Hertfordshire
Ward Kings Langley
Constituency Hemel Hempstead
Parish Kings Langley
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Bovingdon Green

Of the 14,012 households in and around Bovingdon Green, 66% are owned, 19% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 66% Social rented 19% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bovingdon Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bovingdon Green

What is the population of Bovingdon Green?
Bovingdon Green has a population of approximately 35,820 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bovingdon Green?
The average property in and around Bovingdon Green sold for about £489,850, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Bovingdon Green a deprived area?
Bovingdon Green sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Bovingdon Green?
Bovingdon Green is covered by the HP3 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bovingdon Green?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bovingdon Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bovingdon Green?
The nearest railway station to Bovingdon Green is Hemel Hempstead Train Station, about 2.8 miles away.

Streets in HP3 30 shown View all streets

A41 1 Acorn Road 2 Alldicks Road 2 Anelle Rise 2 Anson Close 1 Anvil Close 1 Apple Cottages 5 Apsley Grange 1 Arden Close 1 Arran Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashridge Close 1 Aston Close 1 Athelstan Road 1 Austins Mead 3 Autumn Glades 1 Avia Close 1 Balfour Mews 2 Barn Close 1 Barnacres Road 7 Barnard Way 1 Barnfield 2 Barra Close 1 Bartel Close 2 Bedmond Road 9 Beechwood Park 3 Belmont Road 4 Belsize Close 1 Belsize Road 3 Belswains Lane 11

Postcodes in HP3 50 shown View all postcodes

HP3 0AA HP3 0AB HP3 0AD HP3 0AE HP3 0AF HP3 0AG HP3 0AH HP3 0AJ HP3 0AL HP3 0AN HP3 0AP HP3 0AQ HP3 0AR HP3 0AS HP3 0AT HP3 0AU HP3 0AW HP3 0AX HP3 0AY HP3 0BA HP3 0BB HP3 0BD HP3 0BE HP3 0BF HP3 0BG HP3 0BJ HP3 0BL HP3 0BN HP3 0BP HP3 0BQ HP3 0BS HP3 0BT HP3 0BU HP3 0BW HP3 0BX HP3 0BY HP3 0BZ HP3 0DA HP3 0DD HP3 0DE HP3 0DF HP3 0DG HP3 0DH HP3 0DJ HP3 0DL HP3 0DN HP3 0DP HP3 0DR HP3 0DS HP3 0DT