Cambrian Way is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5RQ 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 Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5RF, HP2 5QY, HP2 5TS, HP2 5QX, HP2 5TA, HP2 5RE, HP2 5QZ, HP2 5RD, HP2 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 5RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.5% | 33.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 45.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 35.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 25.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 84.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 85.1% | 81.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 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 | 83.8% | 80.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambrian Way was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Hemel Hempstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambrian Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hemel Hempstead Town and the 101st highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-01-14 | £366,220 |
| 26 Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2010-11-30 | £286,407 |
| 28 Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2002-07-23 | £234,379 |
HP2 5RQ 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 2out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Aycliffe Drive , HP2 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Cafe | Fletcher Way | 318 yd | |
| The Grovehill Cafe | Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Amateur RLFC | Hemel Hempstead Rugby League Club, Pennine Way | 642 yd | |
| Greenacres ll | Greenacres 2, 1 Henry Wells Square | 825 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 987 yd | |
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 995 yd | |
| The Robin Social Club | The Robin Hood Social Club, Robin Hood Meadow | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'n' Chick'n | 7 Henry Wells Square | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 318 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 367 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 6 Henry Wells Square | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Hammond Academy CAMBRIAN WAY | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Our Gym MARK HOUSE MARK HOUSE MARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| High Street Green Playing Field CONNAUGHT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.