Property Prices in HP2
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in HP2 is £428,728, which is 25% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.
Properties in HP2 cost 49.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in HP2 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £633,509 | 148 |
| Semi-detached | £463,689 | 254 |
| Terraced | £382,306 | 564 |
| Flat | £208,292 | 358 |
| All types | £428,728 | 1367 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in HP2
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 99.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP2 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in HP2
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
HP2 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School | Primary | Good | mi |
| George Street Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
0
Outstanding
8
Good
1
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
151,012
Population
62
Median Age
36%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in HP2 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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352.0 Mbps
Avg Download
63.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
88%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in HP2 is collected by St Albans. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.
Area Summary
HP2 — HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Area Summary
HP2 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) offers above-average property prices (£428,728, 49% above national average), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
High crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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