Postcode HP2 5TU 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. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 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 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% 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 per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5TU.
Highfield near HP2 5TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margaret Lloyd Park | Large | Walking directions to Margaret Lloyd Park |
| 0.3 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Marchmont Green | Small | Walking directions to Marchmont Green |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £361,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highfield
In the HP2 5TU postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP2 5TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Link
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Sammy Barry-Mears
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.