HP2 5WR
a residential postcode in Highfield, Hemel Hempstead
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.7621 / 51°45'43"N
Longitude: -0.4561 / 0°27'21"W
OS Eastings: 506646
OS Northings: 208174
OS Grid: TL066081
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G6M.KHW
Mapcode Global: VHFS0.1ZQ1
Plus Code: 9C3XQG6V+RH
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91ss52
What Three Birds: cowbird.swamphen.gyrfalcon
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Summary
HP2 5WR is a residential postcode in Highfield, Hemel Hempstead. It was first introduced in August 2008.
The most common council tax bands are C and D.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly flats and maisonettes.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £184,513 to £2,831,065 with an average of £413,441.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 2003 and 2006 and from 2007 onwards.
14% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and B.
Hemel Hempstead is a town, which had a population of 94,932 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 8 people resident in HP2 5WR, of which 2 were male and 6 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
HP2 5WR is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
HP2 5WR is approximately 134m (440ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing HP2 5WR
5b3: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Self-Sufficient Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for HP2 5WR
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near HP2 5WR include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Nisa, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
HP2 5WR at other websites
- Air quality forecast for HP2 5WR at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at HP2 5WR at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near HP2 5WR at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near HP2 5WR at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near HP2 5WR at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to HP2 5WR at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near HP2 5WR at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near HP2 5WR at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near HP2 5WR at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of HP2 5WR are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Ward
Highfield
Councillors
Brenda Link (Liberal Democrat)
Sammy Barry-Mears (Liberal Democrat)
County Council
Hertfordshire
Electoral Division
Hemel Hempstead St Pauls
County Councillor
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Hemel Hempstead
MP
Sir Mike Penning (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for HP2 5WR.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near HP2 5WR.
Primary
Yewtree Primary School
Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5QR
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Hobletts Manor Junior School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Good
Hammond Academy
Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5TD
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
George Street Primary School
George Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5HJ
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
Adeyfield School
Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The Astley Cooper School
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Cavendish School
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3DW
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB HP3 8ES
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ashlyns School
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Townsend CofE School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.