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HP2 4ZE

Hemel Hempstead Town

Dacorum

England / East of England / Dacorum / Hemel Hempstead Town / HP2 4ZE

Overview

Postcode HP2 4ZE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Water Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
75.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a moderate 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 155.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

75.4%

Approximately 75.4% 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from HP2 4ZE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 4ZE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miWater GardensLarge
0.4 miPlough GardensSmall
0.4 miBalderson's MoorSmall

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £880,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£595,000
Flats30£193,250
Semi-Detached15£420,000
Terraced15£377,500

10 years price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BB
0.3 miHemel Food CentreKing Harry Street, Dacorum, HP1 1GN
0.3 miNisaDacorum, HP3 9JH
0.3 miRomfoodBridge Street, Dacorum, HP1 1FU
0.4 miLondisMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.