Postcode HP2 5BA is located in a major urban area, within the Highfield ward of Dacorum in the East of England region , and forms part of the Highfield area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Highfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 88.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5BA.
Highfield near HP2 5BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £512,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £239,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £362,500 |
10 years price trend in Highfield
In the HP2 5BA postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Yewtree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | George Street Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Jupiter Primary School | Free schools | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.