Boxmoor & Apsley
Dacorum 018 · 7 sub-areas · 12,474 residents
Dacorum 018 sits within the Dacorum district in the East of England, home to around 12,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,360 a month — moderately above the national median for a two-bed, but considerably less than you'd pay in London. With a 36-minute rail commute to the capital and nearly half the workforce doing some work from home, it draws residents who want commuter access without inner-city prices.
Boxmoor & Apsley is a mid-density neighbourhood of Dacorum in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Boxmoor & Apsley?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 1 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,577 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Boxmoor & Apsley in Dacorum
Living in Boxmoor & Apsley
Dacorum 018 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood that leans firmly toward owner-occupation — two-thirds of households own their home, which gives the area a more settled, established feel than many comparable commuter zones. The streetscape is suburban rather than urban, with greenspace within easy reach: the nearest park or open space is just over 350 metres away on average, and roughly half of residents live within easy walking distance of greenery.
The cost picture sits in a middle ground. Rents rose around 3.8% in the past year, keeping pace with the broader market rather than outpacing it. At about £1,360 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying above the UK national median of around £1,200, but this is very much commuter-belt territory — the 36-minute rail journey to London is the dominant pricing factor, and by the standards of other towns at this distance from the capital, it's competitive rather than cheap. The nearest rail station is roughly 750 metres away, about a 9-minute walk.
Who lives here skews toward families and settled working-age adults. Around one in five households is a couple with children, and the under-18 share at just over 20% is notable. Nearly 45% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, reflecting the professional commuter profile. Single-person households account for close to 30% of the total — a sizeable minority, but lower than you'd find in an inner-city neighbourhood.
Practically, it's a car-dependent area — over 40% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for fewer than 5% of commutes. Nearly half the workforce works from home at least some of the time, which has made the trade-offs here more attractive for many. The gigabit broadband coverage is near-total at 99.8%, so the infrastructure supports remote working well. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Dacorum 018 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, suburban area with low deprivation — it ranks in the top 20% least deprived nationally — good greenspace access, and a straightforward rail link to London. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, school inspection ratings nearby are below the national average, and rents take up a large share of take-home pay at around 64%.
- What is the rent in Dacorum 018?
- A typical one-bedroom runs around £1,090 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,360, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,640. These are modelled estimates based on local sale prices and council-level data, so treat them as a guide. Rents rose around 3.8% in the past year.
- Is Dacorum 018 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 102 per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. That said, the area sits in the top 20% least deprived nationally, which usually correlates with lower rates of serious crime. As always, safety varies by street.
- What's the commute from Dacorum 018 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 36 minutes by public transport, and the nearest station is about a 9-minute walk away. Despite that, most residents drive to work or work from home — only around 5% commute by public transport.
- Who lives in Dacorum 018?
- Mainly owner-occupiers — two-thirds own their home — with a strong professional and family presence. Around 44% hold a degree-level qualification and nearly half the workforce works from home at least some of the time. Single-person households make up about 30% of the total.
- What schools are near Dacorum 018?
- There are 112 schools within 2 kilometres of typical addresses, but only around 31.5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7.5 kilometres away. Check current catchment boundaries directly with Dacorum council.
- How does Dacorum 018 compare to other Dacorum neighbourhoods for families?
- It has a reasonable family presence — around one in five households is a couple with children — decent greenspace within walking distance, and good broadband. The school ratings nearby are a weak point compared to other parts of the district, so families with school-age children should research individual schools carefully.