Postcode HP2 5HF is located in a major urban area, within the Hemel Hempstead Town area of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Gadebridge & Old Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year. The median sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town is £295,000 (around £408 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £212,125 and £395,750. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Gadebridge & Old Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,606 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Gadebridge & Old Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5HF.
Gadebridge & Old Town near HP2 5HF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £408 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 | 6 | £605,000 | £467 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £538,000 | £434 |
| Terraced | 20 | £392,500 | £437 |
| Flats | 45 | £225,200 | £365 |
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 | £210,000 | £451,500 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £212,500 | £538,000 | £392,500 |
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 | £386 |
| 2026 | £461 | £336 | £434 | £458 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 46, Heather Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HF | Flats | Leasehold | £137,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Flat 3, St Marys Court, Heather Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £268,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 47, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £366,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 81, Figtree Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HG | Other | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 15C, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AA | Terraced | Freehold | £348,000 |
In the HP2 5HF postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | George Street Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Gade Valley Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2014. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP2 5HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.2 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP2 5HF, 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 5HF records about 150 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 public order.
The median sale price around HP2 5HF in Hemel Hempstead Town is £295,000 (about £408 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to HP2 5HF, including George Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Gade Valley Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
HP2 5HF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,606 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 5HF 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).