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Leverstock Green

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Overview

Postcode HP2 4PL is located in a major urban area, within the Leverstock Green ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leverstock Green area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leverstock Green is £68,565 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westwick Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Leverstock Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leverstock Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Leverstock Green is £68,565 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from HP2 4PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Leverstock Green near HP2 4PL 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 4PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestwick FieldMediumWalking directions to Westwick Field

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
8,582.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
68.08(+1145%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.81(+36%)
Shoplifting
26.3(+285%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.27(+118%)
Vehicle crime
11.35(+158%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
70.18%
Other White
14
6.14%
Indian
13
5.7%
Pakistani
11
4.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
3.07%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
30.85%
No qualifications
44
23.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.43%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
37.82%
Owns outright
27
22.69%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.49%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Leverstock Green

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£464
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £715K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £464 per square foot) in Leverstock Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,448,368.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leverstock Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£750,000£530
Semi-Detached15£570,000£496
Terraced29£425,000£434
Flats8£224,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leverstock Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£700,000£245,000£505,000£321,250
2017£631,250£237,500£457,000£330,000
2018£605,000£240,000£430,000£339,000
2019£632,500£207,000£483,750£325,000
2020£626,000£233,000£513,750£335,000
2021£720,000£252,500£485,000£350,000
2022£710,000£210,000£550,000£399,000
2023£677,500£230,000£527,500£377,500
2024£770,000£230,000£505,000£397,000
2025£780,000£174,000£575,000£400,000
2026£630,000£224,000£545,000£428,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£355£442£356
2017£438£332£393£360
2018£453£340£396£375
2019£452£420£402£340
2020£431£324£473£369
2021£446£338£456£385
2022£515£375£512£426
2023£477£326£472£415
2024£476£341£491£428
2025£524£344£503£433
2026£513£346£482£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leverstock Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20251, Cumberlow Place, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4PWTerracedFreehold£490,000
19 Jun 202515, Cumberlow Place, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4PWTerracedFreehold£430,000
19 Sept 20254, Gravely Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4PRTerracedFreehold£470,000
31 Mar 20252, Gravely Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4PRTerracedFreehold£447,000
12 Dec 2025102, Poynders Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4NRTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the HP2 4PL postcode area, located within Leverstock Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 4PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLeverstock Green Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoodfield SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableDacorum Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 4PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparVillage Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8QGWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCoxe's Pond StoreVauxhall Road, Dacorum, HP2 4HWWalking directions to Coxe's Pond Store
0.4 miMaceMalmes Croft, Dacorum, HP3 8UYWalking directions to Mace
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodBreakspear Way, Dacorum, HP2 4UAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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

Local councillors

Catherine Ann McArevey

Leverstock Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jonathan Gale

Leverstock Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Robin Bromham

Leverstock Green - 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
WardLeverstock GreenE05004708
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leverstock GreenE02004872
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 017AE01023409
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4PL

Is HP2 4PL (Leverstock Green) safe?

The area around HP2 4PL records about 149 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HP2 4PL?

The median sale price around HP2 4PL in Leverstock Green is £550,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4PL?

There are 12 schools close to HP2 4PL, including Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School (Good), Woodfield School (Outstanding) and Dacorum Education Support Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 4PL?

HP2 4PL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 4PL (Leverstock Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4PL is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Ann McArevey (Liberal Democrats), Jonathan Gale (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Bromham (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.