Crescent Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4AJ is located in the Hemel Hempstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4AT, HP2 4AG, HP2 5XQ, HP2 4AN, HP2 4DH, HP2 4AH, HP2 4AQ, HP2 4AA, HP2 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 35.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 43.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.6% | 46.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.7% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.9% | 15.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 35.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.1% | 87.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 88.7% | 85% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 156th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-10 | £449,122 |
| 47 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-02-18 | £473,716 |
| 47 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-03-28 | £421,334 |
| 53 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-08-23 | £422,692 |
| 49 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,412 | 2005-11-07 | £477,280 |
HP2 4AJ 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gade Valley Primary School Gadebridge Road , HP1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Thai Catering (@Midland Hotel) | The Midland, Midland Road | 251 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Hemel Hempstead | 146 Marlowes | 283 yd | |
| KFC | 130-134 Marlowes | 291 yd | |
| Marlowes Cafe and Restaurant | 144 Marlowes | 291 yd | |
| Mazza | 43 Marlowes | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 251 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, 126-128 Marlowes | 291 yd | |
| Copper Bar | 4 Waterhouse Street | 349 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Club | 6 Queensway | 512 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club | Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club, Gadebridge Park, Queensway | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Fried Chicken Ltd | 93 Marlowes | 225 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 136 Marlowes | 277 yd | |
| Town Burger | Kiosk 2, Marlowes | 285 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead | 148 Marlowes | 291 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 140 Marlowes | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 124 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 210 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 305 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| The Hemel Hempstead School HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 959 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.