Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

WALNUT GROVE, HP2 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT GROVE, HP2 4AP.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP2 4AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP2 4AP combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £494k. Property prices are trending up 33.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP2 4AP is an active urban area on Walnut Grove, 0.3km from Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP2, HP2 4AP offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £494k, up 33.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00118860 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4AP. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

6 sales · Mean £ 454,166

Terraced

£ 420,000

9 sales · Mean £ 421,444

Detached

£ 602,500

4 sales · Mean £ 592,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HP2 4AP are high at 149 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.

Violence and sexual offences195
Anti-social behaviour159
Shoplifting135
Criminal damage and arson47
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.8 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.8 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.9 km
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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Lime Walk Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Cake Box0.4 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Marlowes News0.4 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.6 km
  • Banana Leaf0.3 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.4 km
  • Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.4 km
  • Town Burger0.4 km
  • Di Capri Pizza Ltd0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • The Full House0.4 km
  • The Pommel Horse0.9 km
  • Monks Inn0.4 km
  • Redz Bar0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead2.0 km
  • Apsley2.2 km
  • Kings Langley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • General Hospital0.1 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Turners Hill West0.2 km
  • Turners Hill West0.3 km
  • Turners Hill North0.3 km