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HP2 4HN

Malus Close

Adeyfield East

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Overview

Postcode HP2 4HN is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield East ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Maylands & Adeyfield area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.8 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Maylands & Adeyfield near HP2 4HN 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
4,920.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.22(+170%)
Shoplifting
50.93(+645%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.36(+266%)
Other theft
18.66(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.14(+154%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
78.13%
Other White
22
5.87%
Other Asian
14
3.73%
Pakistani
13
3.47%
African
11
2.93%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
28.15%
No qualifications
58
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.58%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
39.42%
Owns outright
44
32.12%
Social rents from council
32
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.11%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Adeyfield East

Median price£441,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £551K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Adeyfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £965,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£630,000£447
Semi-Detached15£485,000£418
Terraced17£430,000£428
Flats11£225,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£225,000£420,000£334,950
2017£540,000£211,000£395,000£335,000
2018£475,000£239,750£405,000£346,000
2019£517,000£202,500£430,000£342,500
2020£582,500£250,000£480,000£328,000
2021£580,000£250,000£487,500£380,000
2022£580,000£218,000£522,000£415,000
2023£562,500£272,000£477,500£413,750
2024£611,000£225,000£490,000£419,000
2025£602,500£230,500£492,500£412,500
2026£722,500£210,000£475,000£342,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£407£351£410
2017£409£399£411£392
2018£416£374£379£351
2019£398£317£351£391
2020£385£451£428£384
2021£454£444£426£406
2022£451£364£469£488
2023£473£389£455£505
2024£514£347£465£425
2025£540£341£430£435
2026£396£375£545£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025111, Everest Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HXTerracedFreehold£460,000
18 Jul 2025101, Everest Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HXTerracedFreehold£575,000
17 Mar 202649B, Montgomery Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HEFlatsLeasehold£180,000
29 Sept 202525A, Montgomery Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HETerracedFreehold£375,000
14 Nov 20255, Wellswood Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4QNDetachedFreehold£537,000

Schools

In the HP2 4HN postcode area, located within Maylands & Adeyfield, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 4HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableDacorum Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryThe Adeyfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 4HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCoxe's Pond StoreVauxhall Road, Dacorum, HP2 4HWWalking directions to Coxe's Pond Store
0.2 miCo-op FoodLonglands, Dacorum, HP2 4EWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAldiMaylands Avenue, Dacorum, HP2 4NWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOne Stop3-4 Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SEWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco ExpressMaylands Avenue, Dacorum, HP2 4BEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Williams

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Barbara Brucelia Pesch

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardAdeyfield EastE05004691
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maylands & AdeyfieldE02004868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 013AE01023345
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4HN

Is HP2 4HN (Maylands & Adeyfield) safe?

The area around HP2 4HN records about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4HN?

The median sale price around HP2 4HN in Maylands & Adeyfield is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4HN?

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

How deprived is the area around HP2 4HN?

HP2 4HN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 4HN (Maylands & Adeyfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4HN is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Barbara Brucelia Pesch (Labour Party).

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.