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HP2 4EN

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Adeyfield West

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Detailed insights for HP2 4EN

Overview

Postcode HP2 4EN is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield West area of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 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 Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The median sale price in Adeyfield West is £402,500 (around £447 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £336,250 and £465,000. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Keen Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
64.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,690 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.1%

Approximately 64.1% 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 4EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 4EN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 4EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKeen FieldsLargeWalking directions to Keen Fields
0.1 miReith FieldsMediumWalking directions to Reith Fields

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
6,761.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.42(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(+8%)
Public order
5.79(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(+20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
82.85%
Other White
18
7.53%
African
9
3.77%
Irish
5
2.09%
Pakistani
2
0.84%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
49.22%
Other social rented
19
14.84%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.72%
Owns outright
14
10.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Adeyfield West

Median price: £402,500
Price per sq ft: £447
Sales (last 12 months): 58
Typical range (middle 50%): £336K – £465K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £447 per square foot) in Adeyfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£590,000£451
Semi-Detached13£465,000£437
Terraced27£405,000£453
Flats13£245,000£420

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£405,250
2026£516,250£232,500£515,000£403,000
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£414£446£451
2026£471£403£430£449
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025231, Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4ELFlatsLeasehold£250,000
06 Feb 2026113, Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JZTerracedFreehold£342,000
17 Apr 202670, Broadfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DWTerracedFreehold£355,000
08 Apr 20265, Everest Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HZFlatsLeasehold£239,500
30 Sept 202578, Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5EAFlatsLeasehold£102,000

Schools

In the HP2 4EN postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBroadfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP2 4EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodLonglands, Dacorum, HP2 4EWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidlJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCoxe's Pond Store3 Vauxhall Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HWWalking directions to Coxe's Pond Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district.

Band A£1,606
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,409
Band E£2,944
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,817

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 4EN, 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 015AE01023349
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4EN

Is HP2 4EN (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP2 4EN records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4EN?

The median sale price around HP2 4EN in Adeyfield West is £402,500 (about £447 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4EN?

There are 14 schools close to HP2 4EN, including The Adeyfield Academy (Good), Broadfield Academy (Good) and Hobletts Manor Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 4EN?

HP2 4EN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,690 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4EN 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).