Postcode report
HP2 5AU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HP2 5AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP2 5AU is a postcode in Hemel Hempstead Town, Dacorum, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP2 5AU, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP2 5AU are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP2 5AU is based on Dacorum 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,929 residents, 5,570 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 45% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near HP2 5AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £342k from 108 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP2 5AU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP2 5AU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP2 5AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP2 5AU
Is HP2 5AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP2 5AU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP2 5AU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HP2 5AU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP2 5AU?
LocaleIQ matched HP2 5AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP2 5AU?
The latest median sold price is £342k based on 108 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP2 5AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.