Temple Mead is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5AR is located in the Hemel Hempstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5AB, HP2 5AS, HP2 5AA, HP2 5AW, HP2 5AD, HP2 5SX, HP2 5HP, HP2 5SU, HP2 5EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 5AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 43.2% | 49% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 42.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 14.5% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 33.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94% | 90.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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% | 86.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Mead was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% higher than the Gadebridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Temple Mead has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gadebridge and the 76th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-03-25 | £455,789 |
| 5 Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-06-10 | £382,998 |
| 4 Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2013-11-22 | £431,094 |
| 1 Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2004-12-09 | £372,592 |
| 3 Temple Mead, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2004-01-30 | £399,896 |
HP2 5AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gade Valley Primary School Gadebridge Road , HP1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalchini | 91-95 High Street | 257 yd | |
| Old Town Coffee & Cake | 75 High Street | 275 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | 69 High Street | 285 yd | |
| Old Town Artichoke | 55 High Street | 291 yd | |
| The Cochin | Cochin, 61 High Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 219 yd | |
| The Old Bell | Old Bell, 51 High Street | 291 yd | |
| The Olde Kings Arms | The Olde Kings Arms, 41 High Street | 291 yd | |
| Redz Bar | 25 High Street | 401 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | Rose And Crown, 19 High Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tom’s | Unit Rhs, 31 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Shakestastic | 15a High Street | 416 yd | |
| Zest | 16 High Street | 418 yd | |
| Marina Spice Lounge | 9a Alexandra Road | 490 yd | |
| Alya's | 17 Queensway | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 748 yd | |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 750 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Gadebridge Lane | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Rc School CLOVER WAY | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.