Bathurst Road is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5RU 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 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5SA, HP2 5RX, HP2 5RY, HP2 5RT, HP2 5TX, HP2 5RZ, HP2 5SD, HP2 5SB, HP2 5TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP2 5RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 5RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 40.8% | 46.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 33.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 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 | 44.8% | 43.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.8% | 26.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 12.8% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 26.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 85.5% | 4.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 82.4% | 82.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 81.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.1% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bathurst Road was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Hemel Hempstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bathurst Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hemel Hempstead Town and the 165th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £358,750 | 2023-10-24 | £377,995 |
| 65 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2023-10-03 | £203,024 |
| 85 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-06-28 | £199,223 |
| 32 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,800 | 2018-02-28 | £171,771 |
| 85 Bathurst Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2017-01-30 | £186,646 |
HP2 5RU 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,226 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 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Aycliffe Drive , HP2 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 905 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 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,753 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 | 1,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 317 yd | |
| Marchmont Arms | The Marchmont, Piccotts End | 863 yd | |
| Dalchini | 91-95 High Street | 944 yd | |
| Chiangmai Cottage Restaurant | 80 High Street | 976 yd | |
| Old Town Coffee & Cake | 75 High Street | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 735 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 858 yd | |
| Greenacres ll | Greenacres 2, 1 Henry Wells Square | 993 yd | |
| The Old Bell | Old Bell, 51 High Street | 1,000 yd | |
| The Olde Kings Arms | The Olde Kings Arms, 41 High Street | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'n' Chick'n | 7 Henry Wells Square | 993 yd | |
| Old Tom’s | Unit Rhs, 31 High Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 190 yd | |
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 317 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 791 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 6 Henry Wells Square | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Hammond Academy CAMBRIAN WAY | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Gadebridge Lane | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 294 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 927 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.