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HP2 5SU

Hemel Hempstead Town

Dacorum

England / East of England / Dacorum / Highfield / Hemel Hempstead Town / HP2 5SU

Overview

Postcode HP2 5SU is located in a major urban area, within the Hemel Hempstead Town ward of Dacorum in the East of England region , and forms part of the Highfield area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.9 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 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.2%
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 5,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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 of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from HP2 5SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield near HP2 5SU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGadebridge ParkLarge
0.5 miKeen FieldsLarge
0.2 miGadebridge ParkLarge

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £880,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£595,000
Flats30£193,250
Semi-Detached15£420,000
Terraced15£377,500

10 years price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town

Schools

In the HP2 5SU postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGeorge Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryYewtree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miDay 1Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE
0.3 miPremierLower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ
0.4 miTesco ExpressAllandale, Dacorum, HP2 5SE
0.4 miCo-op FoodCambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB
0.4 miMarlowDacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.