Windmill Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4BW 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 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4BP, HP2 4BS, HP2 4DZ, HP2 4JN, HP2 4BN, HP2 4JL, HP2 4EB, HP2 4ED, HP2 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP2 4BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 55.7% | 54.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 45.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 35.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 40.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 17.3% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around HP2 4BW this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 29.1% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 20.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 92% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 91.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.3% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 111th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140B Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-09 | £304,642 |
| 96 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-06-28 | £470,899 |
| 128A Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-05-24 | £356,593 |
| 67 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-03-15 | £440,036 |
| 89 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-07-31 | £399,911 |
HP2 4BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,703 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 | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reddings Primary School Bennetts End Road , HP3 8DX | 3out of 4 | 936 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 | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,935 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 | 832 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | Unit 9, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 501 yd | |
| Cloud 9 Leisure Ltd | Unit 4, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 506 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Jarman Way | 533 yd | |
| XC | X C, Jarman Way | 533 yd | |
| Harris and Hoole | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee, The Queens Square | 497 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 533 yd | |
| Crabtree | The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road | 893 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Football Club | Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club, Vauxhall Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Superstore | Tesco Superstore | 413 yd | |
| Quality Pizza and Kebabs | Quality Pizza, 104 Longlands | 515 yd | |
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 560 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 533 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 466 yd | |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Lime Walk Primary School LIME WALK | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL | ski slopes | 849 yd |
| Hemel Hempstead Town Fc VAUXHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 856 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 928 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 928 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 903 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.