Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 4RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.8%	0.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.6%	48.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HP2 4RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.8%	32.4%	3.6%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	56.3%	-0.3%	44.2%	12.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.3%	7%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	4.5%	3.5%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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 (87.3%) 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	54.3%	50.6%	-3.7%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	31.8%	36.7%	4.9%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	9.5%	7.8%	-1.7%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	2.9%	4.2%	1.3%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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%	22.8%	-0.5%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.5%	9.7%	-11.8%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	17.2%	-2.6%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.8%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	12.4%	5.1%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	32.4%	11.6%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	4.8%	3.6%	0.8%	4.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	3%	1.8%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	92.5%	83.8%	-8.7%	81.4%	2.4%
Other	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.3% 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	94.8%	84.3%	-10.5%	83.2%	1.1%
European Union	0.6%	4.2%	3.6%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	5.4%	3.4%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	84.3%	-9.6%	83.2%	1.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.2%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Spain	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Romania	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	13.9%	6.0%	7.9%

Safety

Is Ranelagh Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranelagh Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Adeyfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ranelagh Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East and the 114th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP2 4RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ranelagh Road are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dacorum.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP2 4RU

Average Price
£581,354

Semi-Detached
£595,030

Terraced
£554,737

Detached
£494,247

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ranelagh Road

Average Price
£608,881

Semi-Detached
£620,200

Terraced
£563,397

Detached
£518,411

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ranelagh Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£612,500	2025-07-23	£629,983
4 Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£572,500	2025-01-31	£587,684
14 Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2024-08-01	£661,727
32A Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-04-12	£539,195
12 Ranelagh Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2022-02-25	£601,803

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP2 4RU

Employment

HP2 4RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Retired	27
Self-Employed	16
Part-Time Employee	13
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	29
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Information and communication	13
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT	3out of 4	2,617 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Acorn Road , Bennetts End HP3 8DW	3out of 4	697 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS	3out of 4	814 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS	3out of 4	846 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Reddings Primary School Bennetts End Road , HP3 8DX	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE	1out of 4	395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX	3out of 4	2,664 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL	3out of 4	2,824 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW	1out of 4	3,013 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS	4out of 4	261 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL	4out of 4	1,120 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG	3out of 4	2,652 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH	- not rated	2,677 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ	3out of 4	2,817 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery	Unit 1, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue	399 yd
KFC	47 Maylands Avenue	513 yd
Baxterstorey LTD	Kitemark House, Maylands Avenue	555 yd
McDonald's	Unit 11, The Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue	685 yd
Costa	Unit 10, The Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue	812 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hemel Hempstead Football Club	Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club, Vauxhall Road	176 yd
The Plough	The Plough, Leverstock Green Road	346 yd
Crabtree	The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road	491 yd
The Jubilee	The Jubilee, The Queens Square	809 yd
The Green Man	The Green Man, Leverstock Green Road	869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 3, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue	399 yd
Greggs	Unit 7, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue	845 yd
The Royal	6 The Queens Square	884 yd
New Happy Garden	18 The Queens Square	884 yd
Wing Fu House	1 Leverstock Green Village Centre	931 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op Stores	46-48 The Queens Square	793 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Unit 1, The Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue	812 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Unit 8, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue	845 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hemel Hempstead Town Fc VAUXHALL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	193 yd
The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS	grass pitches	523 yd
Reith Fields EVEREST WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	633 yd
Nuffield Health Hemel Hempstead Fitness & Wellbeing Gym MAYLANDS AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	744 yd
Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE		841 yd
Leverstock Green Tennis Club GRASMERE CLOSE	tennis courts	892 yd
Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	961 yd
Leverstock Green Sports Field GREEN LANE	grass pitches	998 yd
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School PEASCROFT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,021 yd
Leverstock Green Ce Primary School GREEN LANE	grass pitches	1,031 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	158.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.