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HP2 5SA

Fletcher Way

Highfield

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Overview

Postcode HP2 5SA 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 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Margaret Lloyd Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Highfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from HP2 5SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield near HP2 5SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 5SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMargaret Lloyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Margaret Lloyd Park
0.3 miRandall ParkSmallWalking directions to Randall Park
0.2 miMarchmont GreenSmallWalking directions to Marchmont Green

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
6,117.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.15(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.85(+175%)
Shoplifting
19.75(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.92(+40%)
Other theft
7.64(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
78.81%
African
13
4.83%
Other White
11
4.09%
Indian
10
3.72%
Irish
7
2.6%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
26.6%
No qualifications
53
26.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.81%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
41.82%
Owns with a mortgage
27
24.55%
Owns outright
17
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.91%
Other social rented
7
6.36%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Highfield

Median price£361,250
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £410K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 (about £414 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£596,000£483
Semi-Detached6£408,500£447
Terraced27£345,000£382
Flats5£197,500£311

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,500£325,000£305,000
2017£430,000£215,000£385,000£292,500
2018£450,000£200,000£333,000£298,250
2019£460,500£218,000£321,000£290,000
2020£448,750£217,000£305,975£287,000
2021£467,000£225,000£375,000£325,000
2022£505,000£205,000£375,000£367,500
2023£435,000£234,975£368,750£364,250
2024£540,000£203,000£420,000£347,500
2025£515,000£213,250£380,000£358,750
2026£615,000£196,750£428,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£359£357
2017£394£349£341£333
2018£469£374£412£341
2019£410£350£351£311
2020£393£354£344£344
2021£351£373£399£380
2022£469£335£443£388
2023£407£347£464£397
2024£495£389£409£408
2025£469£377£436£383
2026£521£288£443£403
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2025185, Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
19 Jan 202614, Bowmans Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SDTerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Jan 202634, Bellgate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SBFlatsLeasehold£118,500
28 Aug 2025130, Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5RZTerracedFreehold£325,000
27 Mar 202551, Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5RTTerracedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the HP2 5SA postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 5SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryYewtree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHammond AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryJupiter Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 5SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodCambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressFletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Link

Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sammy Barry-Mears

Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardHighfieldE05004706
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighfieldE02004863
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 008EE01023405
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 5SA

Is HP2 5SA (Highfield) safe?

The area around HP2 5SA records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HP2 5SA?

The median sale price around HP2 5SA in Highfield is £361,250 (about £414 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 5SA?

There are 15 schools close to HP2 5SA, including Yewtree Primary School (Good), Hammond Academy (Good) and Jupiter Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 5SA?

HP2 5SA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 5SA (Highfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 5SA is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brenda Link (Liberal Democrats) and Sammy Barry-Mears (Liberal Democrats).

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.