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HP2 7HL

St Agnells Lane

Grovehill

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Overview

Postcode HP2 7HL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 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 Grovehill is £52,458 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Grovehill Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Grovehill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Grovehill has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from HP2 7HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Grovehill near HP2 7HL 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 7HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrovehill Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Grovehill Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
2,553.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.97(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.92(+40%)
Other theft
5.95(+9%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(+22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
56.44%
African
65
16.09%
Other White
47
11.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.48%
Other
10
2.48%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
26.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
25.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
29.51%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.67%
Owns outright
21
17.21%
Other social rented
7
5.74%
Total households: 122

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 7HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 7HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202591, St Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BGTerracedFreehold£347,500
31 Jan 202518, Frome Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6EHTerracedFreehold£380,000
30 Jan 202614, The Wye, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6EJTerracedFreehold£325,000
14 Apr 20258, The Wye, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6EJTerracedFreehold£325,000
14 Aug 202567A, St Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AYFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the HP2 7HL postcode area, located within Grovehill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP2 7HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryThe Astley Cooper SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableHaywood Grove SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMaple Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 7HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 7HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressRedbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BAWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miAldiRedbourn Road, Dacorum, HP2 5PNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExpressHenry Wells Square, Dacorum, HP2 6BJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7HL, 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 007CE01023395
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP2 7HL

Is HP2 7HL (Grovehill) safe?

The area around HP2 7HL records about 83 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP2 7HL?

The median sale price around HP2 7HL 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 7HL?

There are 11 schools close to HP2 7HL, including The Astley Cooper School (Good), Haywood Grove School (Good) and Maple Grove Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP2 7HL?

HP2 7HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP2 7HL (Grovehill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP2 7HL 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.