Selden Hill is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4FY is located in the Hemel Hempstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4FS, HP2 4XN, HP2 4FW, HP1 1BT, HP2 4BD, HP2 4FA, HP1 1DZ, HP3 9EB, HP3 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 4FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP2 4FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.9% | 49.2% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 33.3% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 57.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 5.3% | 18.7% | 13.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 10.7% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 40.6% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74% | 74.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 68.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 68.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selden Hill was 983.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1172.6% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selden Hill has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 2nd highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 413.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Moorview House Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-08 | £195,412 |
| Flat 12 Moorview House Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-22 | £84,162 |
| Flat 3 Moorview House Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-04-28 | £77,222 |
| Flat 18 Moorview House Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-07-18 | £194,620 |
| Flat 21 Moorview House Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-24 | £249,564 |
HP2 4FY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxmoor Primary School Cowper Road , Boxmoor HP1 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit A, 243 Marlowes | 64 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food | Kiosk 1, Marlowes | 77 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 5 Riverside | 99 yd | |
| Starbucks | 26 Riverside | 99 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ robertos | 1 Park Lane | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotterells Club | 182 Cotterells | 277 yd | |
| Life & Soul Theatre Academy | Boxmoor Hall, St Johns Road | 442 yd | |
| Copper Bar | 4 Waterhouse Street | 684 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, 126-128 Marlowes | 694 yd | |
| Steam Coach | The Steam Coach, 86 St Johns Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches N Cream | Kiosk 5b, Marlowes Shopping Centre, Marlowes | 217 yd | |
| Best Kebab House | 8 Lawn Lane | 222 yd | |
| Guzzlerz | 33 Lawn Lane | 222 yd | |
| Zap Supermarket | 197 Marlowes | 256 yd | |
| Lawn Lane Fish & Chips | 36 Lawn Lane | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stejarul | 246 Marlowes | 165 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 256 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 547 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Sportspace Hemel Hempstead PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Boxmoor Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE 1 HEATH PARK HOUSE COTTERELLS | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| The Hemel Hempstead School HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,079 yd |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL | ski slopes | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.