Dacorum

Flats median at £250,000, terraced homes at £415,000, semi-detached at £790,000 and detached at £534,500. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.9, based on workplace median earnings of £37,773. About 65 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Dacorum. Crime recorded 1,222 incidents in June 2026, at 7.9 per 1,000 population, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the top categories. The area has 55 primary schools and 9 secondary schools; 22 of 26 rated schools achieved good or better by Ofsted. Median age is 40.8 years, and 63.9 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. About 74.7 per cent of premises have gigabit broadband access, and 94.6 per cent have superfast connectivity. The area is 50.1 per cent green belt, with 923 listed buildings and 23 conservation areas including Aldbury, Berkhamsted and Bovingdon.