HP2 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Longlands, 0.1km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP2 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00118625 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGLANDS, HP2 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGLANDS, HP2 4BQ.
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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 4BQ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HP2 4BQ's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP2 4BQ. 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
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP2 4BQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
11 nearby- Cox's Pond Stores0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- A Bull & A Cow Butchers aka Nelsons0.3 km
- Prudens Bakery0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Nandos0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Cloud 9 Leisure Ltd0.8 km
- Harris and Hoole0.8 km
- Prezzo0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-Op Stores0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crabtree0.5 km
- The Jubilee0.2 km
- The Pommel Horse0.8 km
- Hemel Hempstead Football Club0.6 km
- The Plough1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Quality Pizza and Kebabs0.3 km
- New Happy Garden0.3 km
- The Royal0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Limited Hemel Hempstead Gateway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley2.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead3.0 km
- Kings Langley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- School0.0 km
- School0.1 km
- Old House Road0.2 km
- The Queen's Square0.2 km
- The Queen's Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP24BQ · Data under Open Government Licence