HP2 4BE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.0km from Adeyfield in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Adeyfield East ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP2 4BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00189326 (shared with 211 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP2 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP2 4BE.
302
24
£ 49,600 /yr
54%
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
HP2 4BE has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 24-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4BE. The average age is 24.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4BE is above average at 102 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
Dacorum Education Support Centre
Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Hobletts Manor Junior School
The Adeyfield Academy
Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
Jupiter Primary School
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School
Broadfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Compass Group UK & Ireland0.6 km
- Valeside Catering at Sir Robert McAlpine0.7 km
- Baxterstorey LTD0.4 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Nuffield Health Hemel Hempstead Fitness & Wellbeing Gym0.2 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- A Bull & A Cow Butchers aka Nelsons1.0 km
- Campus & Co0.2 km
- Vapemans0.1 km
- BP Breakspear Way SF Connect1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs0.1 km
- Trattoria La Vigna0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crabtree0.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead Football Club0.7 km
- The Plough0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited Hemel Hempstead Gateway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley3.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead4.1 km
- Kings Langley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Lane End South0.0 km
- Wood Lane End South0.1 km
- Maylands Avenue0.1 km
- Wood Lane End North0.1 km
- Peoples Building0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24BE · Data under Open Government Licence