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Hemel Hempstead

City in Luton, United Kingdom

Overview

Hemel Hempstead is a lively commuter town in Hertfordshire, blending historic charm with modern amenities. Its rich heritage, busy Old Town, and riverside walks make it appealing for families and day-trippers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Luton
Population
94,932
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.75°, -0.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,000
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
711 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
74
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
17
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTN
Distance
15 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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