HP2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HP2 district covers Hemel Hempstead, Markyate, Redbourn. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in HP2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from HP2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Euston: 55 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in HP2
- Aycliffe Drive Primary School · HP2 6LJ · Some aspects not as strong (2024) · Bottom 28% in England
- Broadfield Academy · HP2 4BX · Good (2022) · Bottom 16% in England
- Brockswood Primary School · HP2 7QH · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 4% in England
- Gaddesden Row JMI School · HP2 6HG · Good (2023)
- George Street Primary School · HP2 5HJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 30% in England
- Hammond Academy · HP2 5TD · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School · HP2 5JS · Remains Good (2023)
- Hobletts Manor Junior School · HP2 5JS · Remains Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School · HP2 7JZ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- Holtsmere End Junior School · HP2 7JZ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 49% in England
- Jupiter Primary School · HP2 5NT · Good (2022) · Bottom 30% in England
- Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School · HP2 4SA · Remains Good (2024) · Top 49% in England
Secondary schools in HP2
- The Adeyfield Academy · HP2 4DE · Good (2023) · Bottom 3% in England
- The Astley Cooper School · HP2 7HL · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 9% in England
Fee-paying schools in HP2
- Redbourn Park School · HP2 6BH · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in HP2
- Armadillo's Nursery - Hemel Hempstead · HP2 7DP
- Fingerprints Pre-School · HP2 4GZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack and Jill's Day Nursery · HP2 7HY · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Oaks Pre-School · HP2 4EW · Good (Ofsted)
- Nuffield Health Creche Hemel Hempstead · HP2 7DF
- St Barnabas Pre-School · HP2 4HY · Good (Ofsted)
- Flower Pots Day Nursery · HP2 5DZ · Good (Ofsted)
- St Nicholas Nursery · HP2 4JQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack in the Box at Yewtree · HP2 5SF · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd · HP2 5NT · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in HP2
- Everest House Surgery · HP2 4HY
- Fernville Surgery · HP2 5BL
- Grove Hill Medical Centre · HP2 6AD
- Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr · HP2 7RJ
Neighbourhoods in HP2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HP2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maylands & Adeyfield | 26% | £450k | Very high | 14 min |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 17% | £332k | Very high | 9 min |
| Highfield | 17% | £346k | High | 6 min |
| Grovehill | 13% | £350k | Average | 9 min |
| Woodhall Farm | 11% | £382k | Low | 6 min |
| Leverstock Green | 6% | £570k | Average | 7 min |
| Gadebridge & Old Town | 4% | £390k | High | 9 min |
| Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden | 3% | £460k | Average | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the HP2 postcode?
HP2 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Hemel Hempstead, Markyate, Redbourn, with 987 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HP2?
The typical home price across HP2's neighbourhoods is £382k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HP2?
14 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a HP2 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from HP2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Euston 55 minutes.