Baylie Lane is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 5XE is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 5XF, HP2 5SW, HP2 5AH, HP2 5XW, HP2 5XP, HP2 5SJ, HP2 5SN, HP2 5DF, HP2 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 5XE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5XE, 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 | 38.1% | 46.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 36.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.6% | 44.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around HP2 5XE this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 29.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 16.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 21.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85% | 80.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.1% 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% | 87.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 87.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baylie Lane was 154.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Hemel Hempstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baylie Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hemel Hempstead Town and the 62nd highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-04-28 | £481,826 |
| 5 Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-11-11 | £480,347 |
| 21 Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2003-06-09 | £412,854 |
| 23 Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2002-10-30 | £483,040 |
| 5 Baylie Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2002-05-23 | £547,307 |
HP2 5XE 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,651 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 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 2out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,259 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 2,003 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 | 532 yd | |
| Old Town Artichoke | 55 High Street | 661 yd | |
| The Cochin | Cochin, 61 High Street | 661 yd | |
| Yalla Yalla The Lebanese Grill | 65 High Street | 661 yd | |
| Hive Coffee Shop | 17 High Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Queensway | 156 yd | |
| The Old Bell Gate | Old Bell Gate, St Marys Road | 279 yd | |
| The Old Bell | Old Bell, 51 High Street | 661 yd | |
| The Olde Kings Arms | The Olde Kings Arms, 41 High Street | 661 yd | |
| Redz Bar | 25 High Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tom’s | Unit Rhs, 31 High Street | 654 yd | |
| Shakestastic | 15a High Street | 680 yd | |
| Marina Spice Lounge | 9a Alexandra Road | 697 yd | |
| Zest | 16 High Street | 705 yd | |
| Alya's | 17 Queensway | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 532 yd | |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 619 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 916 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Store, Hillfield Road | 926 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Store, Hillfield Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Broadfield Academy WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 1,036 yd | |
| Gadebridge Lane | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.