Hawthorne Lane is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP1 2QA is located in the Chaulden and Warners End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorne Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP1 2PZ, HP1 2NS, HP1 2PF, HP1 2PG, HP1 2LY, HP1 2PY, HP1 2PQ, HP1 2PR, HP1 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP1 2QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 36.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 49.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 3.6% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 19.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 27.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 85.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 86.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorne Lane was 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Boxmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorne Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Boxmoor and the 161st highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-07-05 | £425,391 |
| 71 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-04-25 | £374,649 |
| 40 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-02-19 | £408,298 |
| 52 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2019-01-30 | £373,765 |
| 53 Hawthorn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2016-01-29 | £407,632 |
HP1 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklem Primary School Boxted Road , HP1 2QH | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Infants' and Nursery School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | 2out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Galley Hill , HP1 3JY | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixies Hill Primary School Hazeldell Road , HP1 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunrise Cafe | The Sunrise Cafe, 16 Stoneycroft | 317 yd | |
| Flavour 38 | 38 Long Chaulden | 1,008 yd | |
| Sahara Indian | 2 Rossgate | 1,050 yd | |
| Gadebridge Café | 14 Rossgate | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top Of The World | The Top Of The World, Warners End Road | 481 yd | |
| Gade & Goose | The Gade And Goose, Galley Hill | 1,007 yd | |
| Gadebridge Youth Club | Gadebridge Youth Centre, 3-5 The Nokes | 1,017 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose, Long Chaulden | 1,053 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, Green End Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Stars | 30 Stoneycroft | 336 yd | |
| Warners End Fish Bar | Barkers Fish Shop, 38-39 Stoneycroft | 341 yd | |
| Choy Fu Fish and Chips | 50 Long Chaulden | 1,012 yd | |
| Casper Pizza & Kebab | 3 Rossgate | 1,050 yd | |
| May Fu | 15 Rossgate | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-op, 22-24 Stoneycroft | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 33-35 Stoneycroft | 341 yd | |
| The Co-op | Co-Op, 52 Long Chaulden | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Micklem Primary School BOXTED ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| John F Kennedy Roman Catholic School Hollybush Lane | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Warners End QUINCES CROFT | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Chaulden Junior School SCHOOL ROW | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Laureate Academy WARNERS END ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 920 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 920 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 925 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.