Scriveners Close is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4XP is located in the Hemel Hempstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4LN, HP2 4AB, HP2 4AS, HP2 4LW, HP2 4AP, HP2 4LQ, HP2 4LL, HP2 4AE, HP2 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP2 4XP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 49.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.7% | 36.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 55.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.2% | 84.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 89.2% | 79.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 79.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.1% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scriveners Close was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scriveners Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 165th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-09-14 | £774,941 |
| 5 Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2015-05-11 | £847,370 |
| 2 Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2013-10-14 | £855,330 |
| 3 Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2003-11-13 | £1,076,986 |
| 2 Scriveners Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2003-08-27 | £999,767 |
HP2 4XP 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 949 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 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Redwood Drive , HP3 9ER | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hill Primary School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 1,019 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,672 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 | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITIE Clean Environments | Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Hillfield Road | 321 yd | |
| M. Thai Catering (@Midland Hotel) | The Midland, Midland Road | 522 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 127-129 Marlowes | 528 yd | |
| Wakusei | 119-121 Marlowes | 528 yd | |
| Super Chef Restaurant | Super Chef, 123 Marlowes | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 522 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, 126-128 Marlowes | 605 yd | |
| Copper Bar | 4 Waterhouse Street | 657 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 811 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Club | 6 Queensway | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Fried Chicken Ltd | 93 Marlowes | 556 yd | |
| Town Burger | Kiosk 2, Marlowes | 589 yd | |
| Subway | 154 Marlowes | 595 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 136 Marlowes | 597 yd | |
| Mani's Italian Kitchen | 27 The Square | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 157 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 403 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 528 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead ST. ALBANS HILL | ski slopes | 997 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 | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.