Postcode sector · HP5 2

Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP5 2), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £585,110 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£585,110
from 143 sales
Population
20,332
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
76.7
per 1,000 · -71% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
84%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (76 of 5,959) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 are at significant risk.

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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in HP5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 32%
Households: 8,177

Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP5 2.

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Hemel Hempstead HP5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 runs at 76.7 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 runs at 76.7 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 sell for around £585,110 on average, based on 143 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (76 of 5,959) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2?

There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP5 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).