Postcode HP2 5RX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.2 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 2.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Margaret Lloyd Park.
Highfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from HP2 5RX.
Highfield near HP2 5RX 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 5RX postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Yewtree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hammond Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Jupiter Primary School | Free schools | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.