The HP2 6HY postcode is in Dacorum, Hertfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | HP2 |
| Ward | Watling |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dacorum |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Watling |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 16066 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Jockey End(0.10 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bradden Lane(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Berkhamsted(4.47 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(5.86 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Park SchoolAll Through, None | 3-13 | AL3 8AW (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Gaddesden Row JMI SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | HP2 6HG (0.73 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of HP26HY is 344 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1071), Between 45 to 54 (900), and Between 55 to 64 (837).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 290 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 113 adults have Level 4, while 45 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (295), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (157).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (166), followed by No religion (143).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (66) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (56), and Small employers and own account workers (50).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (326), and 214 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1208) and European Union EU-14 (45).