Windmill Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4BY 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 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4BX, HP2 5UG, HP2 5UB, HP2 5UQ, HP2 4FN, HP2 5US, HP2 5PW, HP2 5UX, HP2 5UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP2 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 40.1% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 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 | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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 | 23.1% | 15.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 36.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 80.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 81.6% 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% | 81.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 81.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 221st highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2024-05-17 | £429,705 |
| 225 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-08-18 | £466,612 |
| 211 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2020-01-29 | £573,224 |
| 189 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-01 | £396,686 |
| 171 Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-03-29 | £610,459 |
HP2 4BY 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,121 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 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,805 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 | 1,183 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 9 Leisure Ltd | Unit 4, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 610 yd | |
| Windmill Cafe | 14 The Queens Square | 633 yd | |
| M. Thai Catering (@Midland Hotel) | The Midland, Midland Road | 712 yd | |
| MITIE Clean Environments | Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Hillfield Road | 755 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Jarman Way | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee, The Queens Square | 638 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 712 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 713 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 781 yd | |
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza and Kebabs | Quality Pizza, 104 Longlands | 557 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Superstore | Tesco Superstore | 605 yd | |
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 633 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 633 yd | |
| Crazy Fried Chicken Ltd | 93 Marlowes | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 515 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 780 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 785 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 592 yd | |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL | ski slopes | 1,065 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 | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 914 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 914 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 928 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.