HP2 4AF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00118875 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP2 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP2 4AF.
379
43
£ 48,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HP2 4AF is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4AF. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4AF is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Street Primary School
Broadfield Academy
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
Tudor Primary School
The Collett School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Gade Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Day 1 Convenience Store0.5 km
- Cake Box0.7 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.4 km
- Marlowes News0.7 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Bell Gate0.6 km
- Cotterells Club1.0 km
- Monks Inn0.5 km
- Redz Bar0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Yalla Yalla The Lebanese Grill0.6 km
- Riverbank Refreshments0.9 km
- Banana Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Roastino0.5 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.4 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.4 km
- Green & Lean @ Energie Fitness0.7 km
- Tops Pizza0.6 km
- NASHVILLE BURGERS AND SHAKES @ Dallas Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.2 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Fresh Market0.7 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead2.1 km
- Apsley2.5 km
- Kings Langley5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mayflower Avenue0.1 km
- Mayflower Avenue0.1 km
- Fernville Lane0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24AF · Data under Open Government Licence