Postcode HP2 5GU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 263.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Keen Fields.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a moderate 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 263.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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 of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5GU.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 5GU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 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 | 4 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 40 | £199,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP2 5GU 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 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Marlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.