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HP2

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hertfordshire, South East, England

HP2 is the postcode district for HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £428,728
1yr change ▲ 5.0%
Crime 23% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£428,728

▲ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% above national avg

Crime Rate

99.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

23% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

352 Mbps

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

£417K £424K £431K £438K £445K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
37.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
21.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
12.0%

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.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about HP2 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

What is the average house price in HP2 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The average house price in HP2 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is £428,728, based on 1367 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.
Is HP2 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in HP2 is above the national average (99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (37.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP2 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
The population of HP2 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD) is approximately 151,012 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP2?
The average broadband download speed in HP2 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP2 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?
There are 19 schools in or near HP2. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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