Midland Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5BH 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 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4JZ, HP2 4FF, HP2 5BN, HP2 5BP, HP2 4AX, HP2 4AH, HP2 5XG, HP2 5BW, HP2 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 5BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 34.1% | 43.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 3.1% | -12.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 51.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 9.1% | 1% | -8.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 14.2% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 44.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 87% | 78.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 78.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midland Road was 127.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Adeyfield West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Midland Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Adeyfield West and the 84th highest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2025-01-24 | £891,271 |
| Flat 1 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-01-14 | £524,794 |
| 14 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2024-01-22 | £557,596 |
| 10 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-01-16 | £863,520 |
| 16 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-09-08 | £558,028 |
HP2 5BH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 980 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 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Infants' School Broadfield Road , Adeyfield HP2 4DW | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Junior School Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountbatten School St Albans Road , HP2 4JR | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Foundation 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 | 920 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 2,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Thai Catering (@Midland Hotel) | The Midland, Midland Road | 34 yd | |
| Mazza | 43 Marlowes | 249 yd | |
| Fat Roosters | 9 Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Feasters Chicken at Fat Roosters | 9 Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Marmaris Turkish Restaurant | 29 Marlowes | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 34 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Club | 6 Queensway | 359 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club | Hemel Hempstead Bowls Club, Gadebridge Park, Queensway | 397 yd | |
| Redz Bar | 25 High Street | 417 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | Rose And Crown, 19 High Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 31 Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Poon's Kitchen | 3a Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Treasure House | 17 Marlowes | 321 yd | |
| Marina Spice Lounge | 9a Alexandra Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 327 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 344 yd | |
| Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes | 494 yd | |
| Tesco | 187a Marlowes | 494 yd | |
| Fresh Market | 197 Marlowes | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Energie Fitness MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Olympian Gym UNIT 31-33 UNIT 31-33 MARLOWES | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| South Hill Primary School HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Lockers Park LOCKERS PARK LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hemel Hempstead) UNIT 6A UNIT 6A RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| The Hemel Hempstead School HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.