Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ALEXANDRA ROAD, HP2 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, HP2 4AQ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

40

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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 4AQ 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP2 4AQ combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £465k. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

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

HP2 4AQ is an active urban area on Alexandra Road, 0.3km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For families considering a move, HP2 4AQ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £465k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00189355 (shared with 11 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 4AQ. 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

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 468,750

8 sales · Mean £ 512,562

Terraced

£ 452,500

6 sales · Mean £ 453,833

Flat

£ 222,000

3 sales · Mean £ 218,666

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

Crime around HP2 4AQ is above average at 137 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 offences211
Anti-social behaviour172
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson47
Drugs46

school Local Schools

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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils0.8 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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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Cake Box0.6 km
  • Hemel Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Marlowes News0.6 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Day 1 Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Riverbank Refreshments0.7 km
  • Banana Leaf0.3 km
  • Cafe Roastino0.4 km
  • Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
  • MITIE Clean Environments0.4 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mani's Italian Kitchen0.3 km
  • Poon's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Shakestastic0.4 km
  • Jay's Indian Hut0.4 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Old Bell Gate0.7 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Club0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.2 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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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 Lane0.1 km
  • Mayflower Avenue0.2 km
  • The Forum0.2 km
  • The Pavilion0.2 km
  • Hospital0.2 km