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HP2 4BB

Bassil Road

Apsley and Corner Hall

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Detailed insights for HP2 4BB

Overview

Postcode HP2 4BB is located in a major urban area, within the Apsley and Corner Hall ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Corner Hall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Corner Hall is £63,043 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Water Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Corner Hall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Corner Hall has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Corner Hall is £63,043 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from HP2 4BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Corner Hall near HP2 4BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Apsley located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 4BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens
0.4 miDurrants Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Durrants Hill Park
0.3 miPlough GardensSmallWalking directions to Plough Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
5,622.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.11(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.82(+19%)
Vehicle crime
7.9(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+14%)
Shoplifting
6.58(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
75.68%
Other White
29
9.93%
Other Asian
10
3.42%
Indian
9
3.08%
Pakistani
8
2.74%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.69%
No qualifications
39
16.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
33.61%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.05%
Owns outright
19
15.97%
Other social rented
17
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Apsley and Corner Hall

Median price£388,500
Price per sq ft£449
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £495K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £388,500 (about £449 per square foot) in Apsley and Corner Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£531,000£504
Semi-Detached21£520,000£465
Terraced32£475,000£485
Flats49£270,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Apsley and Corner Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£589,998£245,000£385,000£368,500
2017£587,498£255,000£378,000£375,000
2018£470,000£260,000£405,000£380,000
2019£507,500£273,450£417,500£409,995
2020£662,250£264,998£410,820£373,000
2021£623,000£275,000£450,000£383,000
2022£650,000£277,500£500,000£426,000
2023£517,500£267,500£435,000£415,000
2024£611,250£265,000£475,000£435,000
2025£533,500£272,000£525,000£427,000
2026£530,000£270,000£522,500£472,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£433£421£396
2017£429£422£419£369
2018£428£412£413£416
2019£406£427£396£440
2020£386£438£409£404
2021£412£446£445£403
2022£487£401£501£485
2023£512£394£472£465
2024£479£400£470£481
2025£492£400£486£488
2026£524£381£434£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apsley and Corner Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Apsley and Corner Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202538, St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BASemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
20 Jun 202522, Wroxham Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HFTerracedFreehold£425,000
21 Mar 202515, Lamsey Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
05 Mar 202569, Wood Crescent, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
06 Feb 202655, Fern Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EUFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the HP2 4BB postcode area, located within Corner Hall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 4BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLime Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Hemel Hempstead SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 4BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa110 Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9EJWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.4 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.4 miTesco ExtraJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP2 4BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hugo James Hardy

Apsley and Corner Hall - Elected 11 Jun 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Corner HallE02004874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 019CE01023388
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4BB

Is HP2 4BB (Corner Hall) safe?

The area around HP2 4BB records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HP2 4BB?

The median sale price around HP2 4BB in Corner Hall is £388,500 (about £449 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4BB?

There are 15 schools close to HP2 4BB, including Tudor Primary School (Good), Lime Walk Primary School (Good) and The Hemel Hempstead School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 4BB?

HP2 4BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,669 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 4BB (Corner Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4BB is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hugo James Hardy (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.