HP2 4AL is an active urban area on Fernville Lane, 0.2km 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £496k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00189355 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNVILLE LANE, HP2 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNVILLE LANE, HP2 4AL.
300
40
£ 48,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP2 4AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP2 4AL's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £496k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £496k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4AL. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Detached
£ 572,500
1 sales · Mean £ 572,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4AL is above average at 126 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
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Collett School
Broadfield Academy
The Hemel Hempstead School
Gade Valley Primary School
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cake Box0.6 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.2 km
- Marlowes News0.6 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Day 1 Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.7 km
- Banana Leaf0.3 km
- Cafe Roastino0.3 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.2 km
- MITIE Clean Environments0.4 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.2 km
- Poon's Kitchen0.3 km
- Shakestastic0.4 km
- Jay's Indian Hut0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Bell Gate0.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Fresh Market0.6 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead2.0 km
- Apsley2.5 km
- Kings Langley5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fernville Lane0.0 km
- The Forum0.2 km
- The Pavilion0.2 km
- Combe Street0.2 km
- Mayflower Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24AL · Data under Open Government Licence