Maylands Avenue is in Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 7DF is located in the Adeyfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4FQ, HP2 7UE, HP2 7TA, HP2 7DN, HP2 7EY, HP2 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 7DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 7DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 39.7% | 55.6% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 31.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 53.6% | 50.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.1% | 15.4% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 32.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 75.7% | 82.2% | 6.5% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 10.2% | 0.2% | -10.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 92.1% | 81.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 81.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.5% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maylands Avenue was 659.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.9% higher than the Adeyfield East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Maylands Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East and the 8th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology House Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £6,950,000 | 2022-08-16 | £7,082,182 |
| 45 Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2022-02-15 | £3,218,124 |
| Unit E, 222 Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-15 | £281,215 |
| Technology House Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,825,000 | 2015-09-09 | £7,487,184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove Primary School St Agnell's Lane , Grove Hill HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeside Catering at Sir Robert McAlpine | Sir Robert Mcalpine, Eaton Court Unit 2, Maylands Avenue | 87 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland | Royal Mail HCN Mail Centre, Maylands Avenue | 268 yd | |
| Sweetness Catering UK LTD @ Robert Dyas | 3 Swallowdale Lane | 294 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | Smiths Detection, Century House, Maylands Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Vanarama | Vanarama, Maylands Avenue | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Amateur RLFC | Hemel Hempstead Rugby League Club, Pennine Way | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue | 135 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 832 yd | |
| BUDGENS - THE HEIGHTS | 2 The Heights | 842 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Redbourn Road | 921 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, The Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Gym MARK HOUSE MARK HOUSE MARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| High Street Green Playing Field CONNAUGHT CLOSE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Pennine Way 1 CORNER FARM PLACE 1 CORNER FARM PLACE PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Hemel Stags Rugby Club PENNINE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Cupid Green Sports Field THE ORCHARD THE ORCHARD REDBOURN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 yd |
| Nuffield Health Hemel Hempstead Fitness & Wellbeing Gym MAYLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.