Postcode HP2 5BB 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 very high crime levels, with around 105.7 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 Highfield is £51,157 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Keen Fields.
Highfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.0% 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 per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5BB.
Highfield near HP2 5BB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.1 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 (about £414 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £596,000 | £483 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £408,500 | £447 |
| Terraced | 27 | £345,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 5 | £197,500 | £311 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £200,500 | £325,000 | £305,000 |
| 2017 | £430,000 | £215,000 | £385,000 | £292,500 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £200,000 | £333,000 | £298,250 |
| 2019 | £460,500 | £218,000 | £321,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | £448,750 | £217,000 | £305,975 | £287,000 |
| 2021 | £467,000 | £225,000 | £375,000 | £325,000 |
| 2022 | £505,000 | £205,000 | £375,000 | £367,500 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £234,975 | £368,750 | £364,250 |
| 2024 | £540,000 | £203,000 | £420,000 | £347,500 |
| 2025 | £515,000 | £213,250 | £380,000 | £358,750 |
| 2026 | £615,000 | £196,750 | £428,500 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £324 | £359 | £357 |
| 2017 | £394 | £349 | £341 | £333 |
| 2018 | £469 | £374 | £412 | £341 |
| 2019 | £410 | £350 | £351 | £311 |
| 2020 | £393 | £354 | £344 | £344 |
| 2021 | £351 | £373 | £399 | £380 |
| 2022 | £469 | £335 | £443 | £388 |
| 2023 | £407 | £347 | £464 | £397 |
| 2024 | £495 | £389 | £409 | £408 |
| 2025 | £469 | £377 | £436 | £383 |
| 2026 | £521 | £288 | £443 | £403 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5BB.
In the HP2 5BB postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
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.
Elected local representatives for HP2 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Link
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Sammy Barry-Mears
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP2 5BB records about 106 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around HP2 5BB in Highfield is £361,250 (about £414 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to HP2 5BB, including Yewtree Primary School (Good), George Street Primary School (Good) and Jupiter Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP2 5BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 5BB is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brenda Link (Liberal Democrats) and Sammy Barry-Mears (Liberal Democrats).
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.