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HP2 7JJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Moderate crime rate5.2/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourShopliftingBurglary…and 2 more

Trend -29% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£342kHP2 sample - 74 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area83.7%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, black african
Immediate area17.9%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area47.4%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area6,610Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area63.6%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area57.8%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area73.3%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied57.8% dominant

Owned57.8%
Private rent23.3%
Social rent18.3%

Plenty of well-rated schools 10 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 10 matched

Fun toddler & kids sports classes (ages 2–7) – HEMEL HEMPSTEAD – book your local class today!Ages 2-7 · Astley Cooper School, Saint Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, UK · 374 m
Sports
Theatretrain Hemel Hempstead- performing arts classesAges 3-18 · Astley Cooper School, Saint Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, UK · 374 m
Other
Rebalance: Nutrition, Fitness & Wellbeing groupAges 1-100 · Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, UK · 993 m
Other

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks7street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About HP2 7JJ: area rating, property, schools and local change

HP2 7JJ is a postcode in Adeyfield East, Dacorum, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP2 7JJ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around HP2 7JJ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 7JJ is based on Dacorum 005 Census 2021. It covers 5,833 residents, 6,610 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 18% 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 9/10.

For property prices near HP2 7JJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £342k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near HP2 7JJ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 10 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 7JJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around HP2 7JJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 7JJ

Is HP2 7JJ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% 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 7JJ?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near HP2 7JJ?

10 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 7JJ?

LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for HP2 7JJ?

LocaleIQ matched HP2 7JJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in HP2 7JJ?

The latest median sold price is £342k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around HP2 7JJ?

LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.