Woodhall Lane is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5PS is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhall Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5RW, HP2 5SJ, HP2 5RN, HP2 5SW, HP2 5XE, HP2 5PU, HP2 5DF, HP2 5PT, HP2 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP2 5PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 54.5% | 48.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 52.7% | 48.1% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 35.7% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 21.2% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.4% | 85.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 91.4% | 84.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 90.1% | 83.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhall Lane was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Hemel Hempstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhall Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hemel Hempstead Town and the 85th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Firs Lodge Woodhall Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-01-31 | £501,151 |
HP2 5PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,701 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 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,393 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Cafe | Fletcher Way | 577 yd | |
| M. Thai Catering (@Midland Hotel) | The Midland, Midland Road | 745 yd | |
| Windmill Cafe | 14 The Queens Square | 804 yd | |
| Hive Coffee Shop | 17 High Street | 808 yd | |
| The Tea Tree | 23 High Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 215 yd | |
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 452 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | The Midland, Midland Road | 745 yd | |
| Redz Bar | 25 High Street | 808 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | Rose And Crown, 19 High Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza and Kebabs | Quality Pizza, 104 Longlands | 763 yd | |
| Old Tom’s | Unit Rhs, 31 High Street | 801 yd | |
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 804 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 804 yd | |
| Shakestastic | 15a High Street | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 577 yd | |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 689 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 849 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 897 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 857 yd | |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.