Marlborough Rise is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 6DW is located in the Grovehill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 6DP, HP2 6DS, HP2 6DR, HP2 6DN, HP2 5TG, HP2 6DT, HP2 6NX, HP2 6DE, HP2 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP2 6DW, 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 | 49.8% | 53.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.7% | -3.5% | 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 vicinity of HP2 6DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 24.7% | 18.4% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 64.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 41.2% | 44.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 34.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.6% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 31% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89% | 83.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 90.2% | 81.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 81.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Rise was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Grovehill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Rise has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Grovehill and the 188th highest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-14 | £401,199 |
| 6 Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-19 | £457,403 |
| 8 Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-01-14 | £414,123 |
| 4 Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-06-17 | £454,064 |
| 8 Marlborough Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2002-08-22 | £493,955 |
HP2 6DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP2 6DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Aycliffe Drive , HP2 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Primary School Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellgate Junior Mixed School Fletcher Way , Higfield HP2 5QR | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbourn Park School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worldshapers Academy Woodhall Farm Community Centre , Datchet Close HP2 7JX | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grovehill Cafe | Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square | 444 yd | |
| Imagine Cafe | Fletcher Way | 650 yd | |
| Relish | Maylands Business Centre, Redbourn Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres ll | Greenacres 2, 1 Henry Wells Square | 444 yd | |
| The Robin Social Club | The Robin Hood Social Club, Robin Hood Meadow | 623 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Amateur RLFC | Hemel Hempstead Rugby League Club, Pennine Way | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'n' Chick'n | 7 Henry Wells Square | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 6 Henry Wells Square | 444 yd | |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield | 3-4 Bellgate | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | Fletcher Way | 650 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 693 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Redbourn Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond Academy CAMBRIAN WAY | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Yew Tree Primary School FLETCHER WAY | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Grovehill Playing Fields WOOTTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Maple Grove Primary School ST. AGNELLS LANE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Astley Cooper School ST. AGNELLS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.