Postcode HP2 5YS 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 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
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.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.5% 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 228 ft away from HP2 5YS.
Highfield near HP2 5YS 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.2 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £562,500 | £455 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £430,000 | £466 |
| Terraced | 18 | £390,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 38 | £219,500 | £368 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455,000 | £228,500 | £384,750 | £311,000 |
| 2017 | £520,000 | £225,000 | £372,500 | £317,000 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £212,250 | £422,500 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £552,500 | £190,000 | £319,000 | £327,000 |
| 2020 | £411,000 | £197,000 | £450,000 | £317,000 |
| 2021 | £570,500 | £255,000 | £400,000 | £382,000 |
| 2022 | £676,500 | £285,000 | £451,000 | £387,500 |
| 2023 | £587,500 | £232,500 | £432,550 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £190,000 | £453,750 | £375,000 |
| 2025 | £590,000 | £209,000 | £451,500 | £391,250 |
| 2026 | — | £237,600 | £430,000 | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346 | £508 | £406 | £344 |
| 2017 | £442 | £401 | £399 | £374 |
| 2018 | £627 | £399 | £368 | £384 |
| 2019 | £327 | £374 | £434 | £377 |
| 2020 | £407 | £374 | £410 | £394 |
| 2021 | £427 | £430 | £421 | £397 |
| 2022 | £467 | £438 | £458 | £471 |
| 2023 | £474 | £455 | £452 | £405 |
| 2024 | £344 | £335 | £474 | £400 |
| 2025 | £436 | £364 | £447 | £390 |
| 2026 | — | £395 | £434 | £489 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 5YS.
In the HP2 5YS postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5YS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Harden
Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP2 5YS records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around HP2 5YS in Highfield is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to HP2 5YS, including George Street Primary School (Good), Yewtree Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP2 5YS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 5YS is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Harden (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.