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Hempstead - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Hempstead

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

C

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Uttlesford
Crime Rate	✓low
Vibe	😴 Sleepy

Is Hempstead right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Hempstead showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Hempstead boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Radwinter

village

2.7 km away

Great Sampford

village

2.9 km away

Helions Bumpstead

village

3.9 km away

Castle Camps

village

5.1 km away

Cornish Hall End

village

5.3 km away

Steeple Bumpstead

village

5.5 km away

Radwinter

village

2.7 km away

Great Sampford

village

2.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

Good

Great Sampford Community Primary School

Good

Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good

Wimbish Primary Academy

Good

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School

Good

Hempstead House Prices

The average house price in Hempstead is £465,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hempstead house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Hempstead graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£465,000

Detached house prices

£700,000

Semi-detached house prices

£405,000

Terraced house prices

£332,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hempstead a nice place to live?

Yes, Hempstead is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Essex. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Hempstead?

Hempstead has a very low crime rate of 16.3 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Hempstead?

Hempstead has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School, Great Sampford Community Primary School, Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

What are the demographics of Hempstead?

The majority of residents in Hempstead identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (61%).