HP2 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Windmill Road, 0.4km from Adeyfield in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Adeyfield West ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP2 4BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00118624 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL ROAD, HP2 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL ROAD, HP2 4BW.
292
43
£ 48,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HP2 4BW has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4BW. The average age is 43.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Terraced
£ 346,500
6 sales · Mean £ 340,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4BW is moderate at 54 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
Broadfield Academy
The Adeyfield Academy
Lime Walk Primary School
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
The Reddings Primary School
Tudor Primary School
Hobletts Manor Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cox's Pond Stores0.8 km
- A Bull & A Cow Butchers aka Nelsons0.5 km
- Prudens Bakery0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- MITIE Clean Environments1.0 km
- Nandos0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Five Guys0.5 km
- Windmill Cafe0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-Op Stores0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Quality Pizza and Kebabs0.5 km
- New Happy Garden0.5 km
- The Royal0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crabtree0.8 km
- The Jubilee0.5 km
- The Pommel Horse0.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead Football Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley2.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead2.7 km
- Kings Langley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Road South0.1 km
- Windmill Road East0.1 km
- Sheepcote Road0.2 km
- Sheepcote Road0.2 km
- Newfield Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24BW · Data under Open Government Licence