Airedale is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5TP 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 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5TL, HP2 5TW, HP2 5TQ, HP2 5TJ, HP2 5TN, HP2 5TR, HP2 5TG, HP2 5TS, HP2 5TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP2 5TP is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 46.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.9% | 53.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 35% | 38.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 44.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 53.1% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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 | 21.8% | 22% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.3% | 78.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 72.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 11.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 72.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.2% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Airedale was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Hemel Hempstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Airedale has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hemel Hempstead Town and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-28 | £313,869 |
| 4 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-24 | £323,292 |
| 5 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-15 | £324,613 |
| 10 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-03-25 | £308,025 |
| 1 Airedale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2014-12-15 | £295,419 |
HP2 5TP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5TP 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,533 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 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Aycliffe Drive , HP2 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Primary School George Street , HP2 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 760 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,279 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 | 404 yd | |
| The Grovehill Cafe | Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres ll | Greenacres 2, 1 Henry Wells Square | 693 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Amateur RLFC | Hemel Hempstead Rugby League Club, Pennine Way | 733 yd | |
| The Robin Social Club | The Robin Hood Social Club, Robin Hood Meadow | 873 yd | |
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'n' Chick'n | 7 Henry Wells Square | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 404 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 592 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 6 Henry Wells Square | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond Academy CAMBRIAN WAY | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Grovehill Playing Fields WOOTTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.