Postcode HP2 5BW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Keen Fields.
Hemel Hempstead Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5BW.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 5BW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £562,500 | £455 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £430,000 | £466 |
| Terraced | 18 | £390,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 38 | £219,500 | £368 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5BW.
In the HP2 5BW postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Harden
Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP2 5BW records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around HP2 5BW in Hemel Hempstead Town is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to HP2 5BW, including George Street Primary School (Good), Broadfield Academy (Good) and The Collett School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP2 5BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,119 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 5BW 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).
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.