Postcode HP2 5AW 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 Gadebridge & Old Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Gadebridge & Old Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Gadebridge & Old Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5AW.
Gadebridge & Old Town near HP2 5AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £451,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £391,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP2 5AW postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Allandale, Dacorum, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.