Elm Tree Walk is in Tring and in Dacorum district. HP23 5EL is located in the Tring Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Tree Walk, Tring, HP23 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP23 5EA, HP23 5EB, HP23 5EN, HP23 5DU, HP23 5DZ, HP23 5EJ, HP23 5DX, HP23 5HN, HP23 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP23 5EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48% | 51.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 41.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 35.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 47.7% | 43.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 43.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 25% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 18.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 90% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 90.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 90.3% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Tree Walk was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Tring Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Tree Walk has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Tring Central and the 159th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Elm Tree Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-10-15 | £580,503 |
| 16 Elm Tree Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-04-09 | £353,545 |
| 18 Elm Tree Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-30 | £378,242 |
| 14 Elm Tree Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-04-07 | £409,682 |
| 12 Elm Tree Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-05-24 | £441,502 |
HP23 5EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
HP23 5EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundale Primary School and Nursery Silk Mill Way , HP23 5DJ | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road Primary School Grove Road , HP23 5PD | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring Frogmore Street , HP23 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School Christchurch Road , HP23 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsworth Church of England Infant School Vicarage Road , HP23 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring School Mortimer Hill , HP23 5JD | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Mansion Drive , HP23 5LX | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moulin Cafe New Mill Baptist Church | New Mill Baptist Church, New Road | 388 yd | |
| Cow Juice Cafe | Unit 21, Silk Mill Industrial Estate, Brook Street | 424 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant | Tring Garden Centre, Bulbourne Road | 846 yd | |
| Oh Phuket! | 53a High Street | 941 yd | |
| Olive Limes | Olive Limes, 60 High Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood Inn | The Robin Hood, 1 Brook Street | 757 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 26 Frogmore Street | 813 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 37 High Street | 1,001 yd | |
| Tring & District Conservative Club | 70 High Street | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Co | 5 Silk Mill Way | 292 yd | |
| Chicken Grill (Chick-King) | Vibrality Fitness, 39 Frogmore Street | 922 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chips | 38 Frogmore Street | 945 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | 2a Dolphin Square | 982 yd | |
| PAM Snacks | 64 High Street | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Silk Mill Way | 292 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks And Spencers, 5 Dolphin Square | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tring Corinthians F.C ICKNIELD WAY | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Mortimer Hill BROOKFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Sportspace Tring MORTIMER HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Exclusively Ladies (Tring) (Closed) 68-70 68-70 Mortimer Hill | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| The Gym Tring 58-59 58-59 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Pound Meadow DUNSLEY HOUSE DUNSLEY HOUSE LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.