Postcode HP2 5XD 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 Gadebridge & Old Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gadebridge & Old Town is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Gadebridge & Old Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Gadebridge & Old Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gadebridge & Old Town is £50,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from HP2 5XD.
Gadebridge & Old Town near HP2 5XD 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 40 | £199,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP2 5XD postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5XD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.