Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ALEXANDRA ROAD, HP2 4AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences213
Anti-social behaviour178
Other theft49
Drugs46
Public order46

school Local Schools

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George Street Primary School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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Broadfield Academy

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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The Collett School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils0.8 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils0.8 km
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Gade Valley Primary School

Good246 pupils0.9 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils0.9 km
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Laureate Academy

Inadequate756 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.1 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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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