Postcode HP2 5DF 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 Highfield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 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 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Keen Fields.
Highfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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 5DF.
Highfield near HP2 5DF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall 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 5DF postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Day 1 | Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Allandale, Dacorum, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 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.