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HP2 4EA

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Adeyfield West

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Overview

Postcode HP2 4EA is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield West ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Reith Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
72.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.6%

Approximately 72.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 4EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 4EA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 4EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miReith FieldsMediumWalking directions to Reith Fields

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
6,759.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.07(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.71(+18%)
Vehicle crime
7.68(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-31%)
Drugs
3.29(+14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
81.72%
Other White
19
6.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.07%
Other
6
2.07%
Bangladeshi
5
1.72%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
29.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
62.96%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.59%
Owns outright
14
10.37%
Other social rented
13
9.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Adeyfield West

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £469K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £450 per square foot) in Adeyfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £622,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£595,000£447
Semi-Detached13£470,000£456
Terraced26£400,000£456
Flats11£250,000£428

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£227,000£450,000£350,000
2017£340,000£243,000£447,500£335,000
2018£475,000£241,000£420,000£340,000
2019£227,500£415,000£328,000
2020£425,500£208,500£485,000£340,000
2021£588,000£228,000£455,000£370,125
2022£680,000£223,000£457,500£395,000
2023£605,250£223,750£510,500£384,000
2024£555,000£215,000£455,000£390,000
2025£590,000£260,000£529,500£410,750
2026£514,500£240,000£582,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£434£324£395£355
2017£351£429£375£367
2018£375£342£401£395
2019£413£378£346
2020£388£415£398£369
2021£421£336£414£382
2022£418£430£444£432
2023£575£350£487£470
2024£433£344£462£408
2025£443£417£446£453
2026£451£446£420£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adeyfield West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202550, Sawyers Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DZTerracedFreehold£420,000
31 Mar 20251, Newfield Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
19 Sept 202547, Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BNTerracedFreehold£475,000
28 Mar 202540, Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BNTerracedFreehold£425,000
05 Feb 202562, Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BNTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the HP2 4EA postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 4EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Adeyfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBroadfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDacorum Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 4EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodLonglands, Dacorum, HP2 4EWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLidlJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Lidl
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 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian England

Adeyfield West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ron Tindall

Adeyfield West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardAdeyfield WestE05004692
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemel Hempstead TownE02004870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 015BE01023350
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4EA

Is HP2 4EA (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP2 4EA records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HP2 4EA?

The median sale price around HP2 4EA in Hemel Hempstead Town is £402,500 (about £450 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4EA?

There are 16 schools close to HP2 4EA, including The Adeyfield Academy (Good), Broadfield Academy (Good) and Dacorum Education Support Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 4EA?

HP2 4EA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 4EA (Hemel Hempstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4EA is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adrian England (Liberal Democrats) and Ron Tindall (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.