HP2 4AX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Alexandra Road, 0.2km from Hemel Hempstead in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Hemel Hempstead Town ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP2 4AX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00189372 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, HP2 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, HP2 4AX.
299
33
£ 48,100 /yr
58%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HP2 4AX spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4AX. The average age is 32.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 181,500
20 sales · Mean £ 185,591
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4AX is above average at 118 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
The Collett School
South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane Nursery School
Gade Valley Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Laureate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cake Box0.7 km
- Hemel Food & Wine0.3 km
- Marlowes News0.7 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Day 1 Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Riverbank Refreshments0.8 km
- Banana Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Roastino0.4 km
- Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
- MITIE Clean Environments0.5 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Mani's Italian Kitchen0.3 km
- Poon's Kitchen0.2 km
- Shakestastic0.3 km
- Jay's Indian Hut0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Bell Gate0.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club0.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead Club0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.1 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Fresh Market0.7 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hemel Hempstead2.1 km
- Apsley2.6 km
- Kings Langley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fernville Lane0.1 km
- Mayflower Avenue0.2 km
- West Herts College0.2 km
- Mayflower Avenue0.2 km
- The Forum0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24AX · Data under Open Government Licence