Postcode HP2 5RW is located in a major urban area, within the Highfield 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 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Keen Fields.
Highfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.5% 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 of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5RW.
Highfield near HP2 5RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £672,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £532,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £239,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £373,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £365,000 |
10 years price trend in Highfield
In the HP2 5RW postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Yewtree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | George Street Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Jupiter Primary School | Free schools | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Allandale, Dacorum, HP2 5SE | |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Old Bell Gate | St Mary's Road, Dacorum, HP2 5HY | |
| 0.4 mi | The Midland | Mayflower Avenue, Dacorum, HP2 4AR | |
| 0.5 mi | The New Venture | Longlands, Dacorum, HP2 4EW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.