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.
WALNUT GROVE, HP2 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT GROVE, HP2 4AP.
463
41
£ 48,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP2 4AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tudor Primary School
Broadfield Academy
Heath Lane Nursery School
South Hill Primary School
The Hemel Hempstead School
George Street Primary School
Lime Walk Primary School
The Collett School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- ASDA0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Hemel Food Centre0.3 km
- + 1 more
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP24AP · Data under Open Government Licence