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HP2 4TT

Park Lane

Hemel Hempstead Town

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Detailed insights for HP2 4TT

Overview

Postcode HP2 4TT is located in a major urban area, within the Hemel Hempstead Town ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Hemel Hempstead, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Water Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from HP2 4TT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 4TT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 4TT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens
0.3 miPlough GardensSmallWalking directions to Plough Gardens
0.4 miBalderson's MoorSmallWalking directions to Balderson's Moor

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
3,265 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
93.73(+1270%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.31(+318%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.37(+28%)
Vehicle crime
12.98(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+70%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
69.35%
Other White
64
13.91%
Pakistani
13
2.83%
Other Asian
10
2.17%
Indian
9
1.96%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
38.6%
Level 3 (A level)
69
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.25%
No qualifications
48
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 386

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
44.26%
Owns outright
71
38.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
12.57%
Social rents from council
4
2.19%
Shared ownership
2
1.09%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £390K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£562,500£455
Semi-Detached7£430,000£466
Terraced18£390,000£428
Flats38£219,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£228,500£384,750£311,000
2017£520,000£225,000£372,500£317,000
2018£425,000£212,250£422,500£370,000
2019£552,500£190,000£319,000£327,000
2020£411,000£197,000£450,000£317,000
2021£570,500£255,000£400,000£382,000
2022£676,500£285,000£451,000£387,500
2023£587,500£232,500£432,550£380,000
2024£650,000£190,000£453,750£375,000
2025£590,000£209,000£451,500£391,250
2026£237,600£430,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£508£406£344
2017£442£401£399£374
2018£627£399£368£384
2019£327£374£434£377
2020£407£374£410£394
2021£427£430£421£397
2022£467£438£458£471
2023£474£455£452£405
2024£344£335£474£400
2025£436£364£447£390
2026£395£434£489
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hemel Hempstead Town in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 4TT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025Park House, Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4TTOtherFreehold£5,250,000
18 Jul 20257, Orchid Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FTTerracedLeasehold£212,500
27 Mar 202510, Orchid Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,500
24 Nov 2025Unit 9, The Marlowes Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DXOtherLeasehold£41,160
05 Mar 20257, Maynard Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4TRTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the HP2 4TT postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 4TT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 4TT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.2 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.3 miIcelandHillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLondis95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LFWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Neil Harden

Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Conservative

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)Hemel Hempstead TownE02004870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 015GE01035563
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2022-09-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 4TT

Is HP2 4TT (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP2 4TT records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4TT?

The median sale price around HP2 4TT in Hemel Hempstead Town is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 4TT?

There are 17 schools close to HP2 4TT, including Tudor Primary School (Good), South Hill Primary School (Good) and Heath Lane Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 4TT?

HP2 4TT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 4TT is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Harden (Conservative and Unionist 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.