Postcode HP2 5WU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year. The nearest station is Apsley located about 2.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Highfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from HP2 5WU.
Highfield near HP2 5WU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Apsley located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £672,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £229,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highfield
In the HP2 5WU postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Redbourn Road, Dacorum, HP2 5PN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Allandale, Dacorum, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.