The Grazings is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5JN is located in the Adeyfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grazings, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5JH, HP2 5JJ, HP2 5JF, HP2 5NA, HP2 5LQ, HP2 5JE, HP2 5LH, HP2 5JL, HP2 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP2 5JN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 21.4% | 21.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 63.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 50% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.3% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 29.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 85.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grazings was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Adeyfield East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Grazings has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East and the 117th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Grazings, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-12-04 | £644,455 |
| 1 The Grazings, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2015-08-25 | £842,483 |
HP2 5JN 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.
HP2 5JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP2 5JN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Cafe | 14 The Queens Square | 706 yd | |
| Imagine Cafe | Fletcher Way | 771 yd | |
| Dacorum Cafe | 13 Mark Road | 821 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 9-10 Mark Road | 821 yd | |
| Valeside Catering at Sir Robert McAlpine | Sir Robert Mcalpine, Eaton Court Unit 2, Maylands Avenue | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee, The Queens Square | 786 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Amateur RLFC | Hemel Hempstead Rugby League Club, Pennine Way | 876 yd | |
| Crabtree | The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road | 886 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 706 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 706 yd | |
| Quality Pizza and Kebabs | Quality Pizza, 104 Longlands | 742 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue | 902 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 771 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 781 yd | |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 888 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Green Playing Field CONNAUGHT CLOSE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Our Gym MARK HOUSE MARK HOUSE MARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 803 yd | |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Hammond Academy CAMBRIAN WAY | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.