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Living in Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. At the end of 2021, Hemel Hempstead had a population of 95,985. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €4,024 per month. Hemel Hempstead registered an unemployment rate of 3% at the end of 2023.

Lower unemployment than 73% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other United Kingdom city that publishes it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Hemel Hempstead?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Hemel Hempstead.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Hemel Hempstead yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 63.9%. Hemel Hempstead had 48,515 at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Hemel Hempstead is 3.0%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Hemel Hempstead 3.0%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate63.9 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,024 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)7Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hemel Hempstead. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hemel Hempstead. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count34 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count50 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Hemel Hempstead's nearest airport was LTN, 15 km away and offered 85 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count85 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLTN3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2016, annual PM2.5 reached 11 µg/m³.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hemel Hempstead average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hemel Hempstead average monthly precipitation, mm020406080685143515153526855787767JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Hemel Hempstead annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52511.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomOf 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2016European Environment Agency3Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.1 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 10.3 · Apr 13.4 · May 16.6 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 22.1 · Aug 21.7 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 14.3 · Nov 10.1 · Dec 7.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.6 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 2.8 · Apr 4.5 · May 7.3 · Jun 10.2 · Jul 12.3 · Aug 12.3 · Sep 10.1 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 4.2 · Dec 2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 4.6 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 9 · May 11.9 · Jun 14.9 · Jul 17.2 · Aug 17 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 7.2 · Dec 4.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 67.6 · Feb 50.9 · Mar 42.7 · Apr 51.2 · May 51.2 · Jun 52.9 · Jul 52.2 · Aug 68.2 · Sep 55.4 · Oct 78.2 · Nov 76.8 · Dec 67.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Bedford97,235 residentsPreston94,490 residentsStevenage94,470 residentsSouthport94,440 residentsWakefield97,870 residentsBath94,080 residents

Population and city profile

The median age was 38 years at the end of 2021.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population95,985 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official

International community in Hemel Hempstead

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom79,39082.7%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)9,3759.8%
Europe: EU countries7,2207.5%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Hemel Hempstead a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student64%strong on education, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Population95,985 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Employment rate63.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)4,024 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
PM2.5 — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2016Official source · European Environment Agency
Median age38 years31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct32.8 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus48,515 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Median age38 years31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hemel Hempstead under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Hemel Hempstead part of London?

Hemel Hempstead is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 35.3 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source2

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Hemel Hempstead?

The median gross salary is 4,024 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in Hemel Hempstead?

The unemployment rate is 3 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is the air quality good in Hemel Hempstead?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: European Environment Agency.

How many people live in Hemel Hempstead?

The published population is 95,985 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is Hemel Hempstead a good place to live?

Hemel Hempstead may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Hemel Hempstead part of London?

Hemel Hempstead is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 35.3 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Hemel Hempstead?

The official country of birth distribution records 7,220 people (7.5%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/hemel-hempstead/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, air quality},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/hemel-hempstead/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  3. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  6. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  9. ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-06
  10. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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