Postcode sector · HP2 7

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,316 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,840 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £57,776 (156 sales)1996: £60,331 (193 sales)1997: £62,961 (231 sales)1998: £72,972 (259 sales)1999: £74,573 (292 sales)2000: £84,226 (257 sales)2001: £101,589 (256 sales)2002: £127,482 (257 sales)2003: £143,330 (205 sales)2004: £150,805 (208 sales)2005: £161,007 (192 sales)2006: £168,694 (227 sales)2007: £179,213 (234 sales)2008: £176,290 (92 sales)2009: £162,883 (96 sales)2010: £177,981 (80 sales)2011: £188,585 (78 sales)2012: £183,762 (95 sales)2013: £248,388 (117 sales)2014: £253,593 (152 sales)2015: £382,351 (169 sales)2016: £346,951 (206 sales)2017: £356,381 (171 sales)2018: £497,660 (229 sales)2019: £393,743 (138 sales)2020: £504,195 (109 sales)2021: £659,818 (159 sales)2022: £1,630,620 (182 sales)2023: £485,689 (125 sales)2024: £518,316 (135 sales)2025: £460,571 (118 sales)2026: £345,231 (35 sales) 2026: £345,231 (35 sales) — part year so far £1,630,620 £57,776 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP2 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 83 crimesJun 24: 90 crimesJul 24: 89 crimesAug 24: 110 crimesSep 24: 89 crimesOct 24: 119 crimesNov 24: 83 crimesDec 24: 70 crimesJan 25: 90 crimesFeb 25: 71 crimesMar 25: 108 crimesApr 25: 87 crimesMay 25: 106 crimesJun 25: 93 crimesJul 25: 125 crimesAug 25: 95 crimesSep 25: 76 crimesOct 25: 108 crimesNov 25: 73 crimesDec 25: 70 crimesJan 26: 106 crimesFeb 26: 70 crimesMar 26: 80 crimesApr 26: 85 crimes Apr 26: 85 crimes 125 70 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP2 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 91/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
27%
Households with children
36%
Households
6,721

Owned 55% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP2 7.

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Hemel Hempstead HP2 7: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,316 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 runs at 349.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 runs at 349.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 sell for around £518,316 on average, based on 135 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 at risk of flooding?

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,840 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7?

There are 6 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).