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HP2 6FE

Grovehill

Dacorum

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Overview

Postcode HP2 6FE is located in a major urban area, within the Grovehill ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grovehill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grovehill is £52,458 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Margaret Lloyd Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Grovehill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Grovehill has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Grovehill is £52,458 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 6FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Grovehill near HP2 6FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 6FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMargaret Lloyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Margaret Lloyd Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
1,429.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.36(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.56(+9%)
Burglary
6.91(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-60%)
Public order
2.51(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
72.99%
Other White
50
16.08%
Pakistani
5
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
Irish
4
1.29%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
30.74%
No qualifications
45
18.44%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.45%
Social rents from council
14
11.38%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Grovehill

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £387K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £383 per square foot) in Grovehill area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 up to £1,895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grovehill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,155,000£517
Semi-Detached6£387,011£419
Terraced32£375,000£390
Flats16£173,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grovehill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grovehill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545,000£185,725£279,500£302,000
2017£497,500£158,500£295,000£308,500
2018£593,750£174,000£360,000£310,000
2019£465,000£205,000£352,500£292,500
2020£545,000£190,000£330,000£315,000
2021£487,500£166,000£336,500£330,000
2022£557,500£190,750£350,000£360,000
2023£605,000£157,500£395,000£355,000
2024£540,000£199,000£415,000£350,000
2025£535,000£175,000£390,000£365,000
2026£159,500£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grovehill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grovehill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£331£379£343
2017£336£307£366£325
2018£356£337£355£335
2019£320£291£385£317
2020£357£288£345£322
2021£350£334£353£331
2022£398£363£376£389
2023£394£331£422£379
2024£422£308£434£378
2025£406£320£403£373
2026£336£417
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grovehill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grovehill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 6FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 6FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202521, Katrine Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6PFTerracedFreehold£288,000
17 Apr 202511, Rannoch Walk, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6PGTerracedFreehold£360,000
19 Dec 202533, Lomond Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6PATerracedFreehold£227,000
19 Dec 202533, Lomond Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6PATerracedFreehold£225,000
12 Nov 202557, Lomond Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6PBTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the HP2 6FE postcode area, located within Grovehill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 6FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAycliffe Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRedbourn Park SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryHammond AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 6FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 6FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressHenry Wells Square, Dacorum, HP2 6BJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCo-op FoodCambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Bhinder

Grovehill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Goverdhan Silwal

Grovehill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Julie Banks

Grovehill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardGrovehillE05004704
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GrovehillE02004862
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 007DE01023396
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2025-10-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 6FE

Is HP2 6FE (Grovehill) safe?

The area around HP2 6FE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP2 6FE?

The median sale price around HP2 6FE in Grovehill is £357,500 (about £383 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP2 6FE?

There are 9 schools close to HP2 6FE, including Aycliffe Drive Primary School (Good), Redbourn Park School (Requires improvement) and Hammond Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 6FE?

HP2 6FE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,551 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 6FE (Grovehill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 6FE is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Bhinder (Conservative and Unionist Party), Goverdhan Silwal (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Julie Banks (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.