Windmill Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4BJ is located in the Adeyfield West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4BL, HP2 4BH, HP2 4DB, HP2 4JE, HP2 4JF, HP2 4BN, HP2 4JG, HP2 4DA, HP2 4JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 4BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 35% | 36.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53.3% | 48.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.3% | 18.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 26.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 86% | 84.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.1% | 86% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 86% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 210.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.0% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 39th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2022-02-18 | £491,566 |
| 12 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-10-22 | £464,532 |
| 3 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-12-20 | £425,291 |
| 16 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2017-11-17 | £438,251 |
| 18 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-08-23 | £462,667 |
HP2 4BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP2 4BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HP2 4BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Acorn Road , Bennetts End HP3 8DW | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Cafe | 14 The Queens Square | 527 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 9, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 635 yd | |
| Cineworld Cinemas Ltd | Jarman Way | 743 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Jarman Way | 747 yd | |
| XC | X C, Jarman Way | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee, The Queens Square | 437 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Football Club | Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club, Vauxhall Road | 568 yd | |
| Crabtree | The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road | 624 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 747 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, Leverstock Green Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 527 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 527 yd | |
| Quality Pizza and Kebabs | Quality Pizza, 104 Longlands | 528 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Superstore | Tesco Superstore | 685 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 438 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Town Fc VAUXHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Lime Walk Primary School LIME WALK | grass pitches | 948 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.