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HP2 5UB

Chalkdell Hill

Adeyfield West

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Overview

Postcode HP2 5UB is located in a major urban area, within the Adeyfield West ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The nearest station is Apsley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Keen Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP2 5UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Apsley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 5UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKeen FieldsLargeWalking directions to Keen Fields
0.5 miReith FieldsMediumWalking directions to Reith Fields

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
3,845.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.26(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.4(+42%)
Public order
7.03(+37%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+46%)
Other theft
5.86(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
76.3%
Other White
29
9.42%
Pakistani
12
3.9%
African
10
3.25%
Irish
8
2.6%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
30.24%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.73%
No qualifications
32
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
46.83%
Owns outright
43
34.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.7%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Adeyfield West

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £469K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £450 per square foot) in Adeyfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £622,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£595,000£447
Semi-Detached13£470,000£456
Terraced26£400,000£456
Flats11£250,000£428

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£227,000£450,000£350,000
2017£340,000£243,000£447,500£335,000
2018£475,000£241,000£420,000£340,000
2019£227,500£415,000£328,000
2020£425,500£208,500£485,000£340,000
2021£588,000£228,000£455,000£370,125
2022£680,000£223,000£457,500£395,000
2023£605,250£223,750£510,500£384,000
2024£555,000£215,000£455,000£390,000
2025£590,000£260,000£529,500£410,750
2026£514,500£240,000£582,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£434£324£395£355
2017£351£429£375£367
2018£375£342£401£395
2019£413£378£346
2020£388£415£398£369
2021£421£336£414£382
2022£418£430£444£432
2023£575£350£487£470
2024£433£344£462£408
2025£443£417£446£453
2026£451£446£420£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adeyfield West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202527, Chalkdell Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UBTerracedFreehold£345,000
13 Mar 20255, Chalkdell Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UBTerracedFreehold£345,000
30 Sept 20258, Eastbrook Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UGTerracedFreehold£405,000
29 Apr 202627, Eastbrook Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UQTerracedFreehold£335,000
06 Nov 2025191, Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the HP2 5UB postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 5UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBroadfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGeorge Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 5UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExtraJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miPremierLower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miAsdaHillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandHillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidlJarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JSWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Adrian England

Adeyfield West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ron Tindall

Adeyfield West - 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
WardAdeyfield WestE05004692
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemel Hempstead TownE02004870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 015CE01023351
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 5UB

Is HP2 5UB (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP2 5UB records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HP2 5UB?

The median sale price around HP2 5UB in Hemel Hempstead Town is £402,500 (about £450 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 5UB?

There are 19 schools close to HP2 5UB, including Broadfield Academy (Good), Tudor Primary School (Good) and George Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 5UB?

HP2 5UB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 5UB (Hemel Hempstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 5UB is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adrian England (Liberal Democrats) and Ron Tindall (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.