HP2 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Longlands, 0.2km from Adeyfield in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Adeyfield West ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k, up 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00118625 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGLANDS, HP2 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGLANDS, HP2 4BH.
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37
£ 48,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP2 4BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 37, HP2 4BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4BH. The average age is 37.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 378,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP2 4BH 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
The Adeyfield Academy
Dacorum Education Support Centre
Broadfield Academy
Hobletts Manor Junior School
Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School
Lime Walk Primary School
The Reddings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cox's Pond Stores0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- A Bull & A Cow Butchers aka Nelsons0.4 km
- Prudens Bakery0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Nandos0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Cloud 9 Leisure Ltd0.8 km
- Harris and Hoole0.7 km
- Prezzo0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crabtree0.5 km
- The Jubilee0.3 km
- The Pommel Horse0.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead Football Club0.5 km
- The Plough0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Quality Pizza and Kebabs0.4 km
- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- The Royal0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited Hemel Hempstead Gateway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley2.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead3.0 km
- Kings Langley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- School0.0 km
- School0.1 km
- Windmill Road East0.1 km
- Abel Close0.1 km
- Abel Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24BH · Data under Open Government Licence