Hemel Hempstead
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In Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead is a large town surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, combining modern neighbourhoods with historic old town charm. It’s a hub for business parks, retail centres, and outdoor activities, with the Grand Union Canal and Gadebridge Park offering green spaces. The M1 and A41 give quick access to London and the Midlands, while direct trains to London Euston make it ideal for commuters.
Wards in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Adeyfield East
- Adeyfield West
- Apsley and Corner Hall
- Bennetts End
- Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Boxmoor
- Chaulden and Warners End
- Gadebridge
- Grovehill
- Hemel Hempstead Town
- Highfield
- Leverstock Green
- Nash Mills
- Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead is a constituency that covers these wards in Dacorum.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,786 | 22.86% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,808 | 6.54% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,105 | 14.52% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,345 | 21.48% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,409 | 18.65% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,593 | 15.95% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 76,683 | 74.23% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,736 | 7.49% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,878 | 2.79% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,610 | 2.53% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 2,435 | 2.36% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 1,468 | 1.42% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 1,383 | 1.34% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,227 | 1.19% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,144 | 1.11% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 1,103 | 1.07% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 986 | 0.95% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 898 | 0.87% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 576 | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 551 | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 501 | 0.49% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 444 | 0.43% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 343 | 0.33% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 176 | 0.17% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 156 | 0.15% | 0.14% | 0.11% |