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HP2 5ND

Widmore Drive

Adeyfield East

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Overview

Postcode HP2 5ND is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield East ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Maylands & Adeyfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Maylands & Adeyfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Maylands & Adeyfield is £57,306 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from HP2 5ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Maylands & Adeyfield near HP2 5ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Apsley located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
6,083.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.64(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.32(+240%)
Shoplifting
32.94(+382%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.17(+123%)
Other theft
13.82(+153%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
79.77%
Other White
19
5.49%
African
16
4.62%
Other Asian
9
2.6%
Indian
7
2.02%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
22.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.65%
Owns outright
43
33.86%
Social rents from council
22
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.24%
Other social rented
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Adeyfield East

Median price£441,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £551K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Adeyfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£630,000£447
Semi-Detached15£485,000£418
Terraced17£430,000£428
Flats11£225,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£225,000£420,000£334,950
2017£540,000£211,000£395,000£335,000
2018£475,000£239,750£405,000£346,000
2019£517,000£202,500£430,000£342,500
2020£582,500£250,000£480,000£328,000
2021£580,000£250,000£487,500£380,000
2022£580,000£218,000£522,000£415,000
2023£562,500£272,000£477,500£413,750
2024£611,000£225,000£490,000£419,000
2025£602,500£230,500£492,500£412,500
2026£722,500£210,000£475,000£342,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£407£351£410
2017£409£399£411£392
2018£416£374£379£351
2019£398£317£351£391
2020£385£451£428£384
2021£454£444£426£406
2022£451£364£469£488
2023£473£389£455£505
2024£514£347£465£425
2025£540£341£430£435
2026£396£375£545£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adeyfield East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202536, Larchwood Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NBTerracedFreehold£367,000
31 Mar 202510, Dellcut Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NFTerracedFreehold£405,000
27 Feb 202684, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZTerracedFreehold£442,000
24 Oct 202562, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JLTerracedFreehold£430,000
26 Nov 202527, Dellcut Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NGFlatsLeasehold£202,500

Schools

In the HP2 5ND postcode area, located within Maylands & Adeyfield, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 5ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJupiter Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHobletts Manor Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 5ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAldiRedbourn Road, Dacorum, HP2 5PNWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP2 5ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Williams

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Barbara Brucelia Pesch

Adeyfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardAdeyfield EastE05004691
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maylands & AdeyfieldE02004868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 013BE01023346
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 5ND

Is HP2 5ND (Maylands & Adeyfield) safe?

The area around HP2 5ND records about 140 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.

What is the average house price near HP2 5ND?

The median sale price around HP2 5ND in Maylands & Adeyfield is £441,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 5ND?

There are 14 schools close to HP2 5ND, including Jupiter Primary School (Good), Hobletts Manor Junior School (Good) and Hobletts Manor Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 5ND?

HP2 5ND scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 5ND (Maylands & Adeyfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 5ND is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Barbara Brucelia Pesch (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.