Town Pop. 184

Living in Hogpits Bottom: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hogpits Bottom scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Hogpits Bottom most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the HP3 postcode district, Hogpits Bottom scores lowest. The HP3 district averages 57/100, putting Hogpits Bottom 14 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Hogpits Bottom sits 30 points above the HP3 district figure of 62/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP3 postcode district.

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Hogpits Bottom scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
337 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 508% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1920% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bushfield Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Hogpits Bottom 6 crimes
  3. 3 Flaunden Hill 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital6.4 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.5 mi
Hillingdon Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryArchway Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,218 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.2%Student5.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary12.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Chalfont & Latimer 2.7 mi
Hemel Hempstead 3.3 mi
Chesham 3.4 mi
J18 M25 3.4 mi
J19 M25 3.6 mi
J20 M25 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hogpits Bottom in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bovingdon 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lye Green 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hogpits Bottom a nice place to live?

Hogpits Bottom has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hogpits Bottom is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hogpits Bottom?

Hogpits Bottom is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hogpits Bottom

HP3 57 ⇄

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