hemel-hempstead HP5 Postcodes
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Hemel Hempstead (HP5)
The HP5 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 1047 individual postcodes.
There are 39 electoral wards in the HP5 postcode area, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Giles, Chesham, Great Missenden, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Tring which come under the local authority of the Chiltern Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in HP5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of HP5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The HP5 postcode covers the town of Chesham and two surrounding villages, Hyde Heath and Latimer, in the borough of Dacorum within the county of Hertfordshire. The postcode centres around the town of Chesham, which has a station on the Metropolitan Line of the London Underground.
Chesham itself is known as the Gateway to the Chilterns, and is a charming market town with plenty of restaurants, pubs, and shopping opportunities. Hyde Heath is a small village just to the south of Chesham, nestled near the Chiltern Hills and wildflower meadows. Latimer is a village situated in the Chess Valley.
The HP5 postcode has stunning countryside views, with the Chiltern Hills nearby. Outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, and other sports such as horse riding, are popular in the area. Nearby attractions include the Black Park Country Park, the Chiltern Hills, and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The HP5 postcode also has strong transport links, with the Chesham station on the Metropolitan Line of the London Underground providing easy access to the capital. Other transport links in the area include Coach services, in particular a dial-a-ride service providing a door-to-door accessible service, and national coach services calling at Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Oxford, and Birmingham.
Education in the HP5 postcode is varied, with a wide range of schools available for all ages. There are nine primary schools, one secondary school, two special schools, and a university technical college in the area, providing a comprehensive education system.
Local amenities include leisure centres, cinemas, and bowling alleys, as well as a comprehensive library service and sporting clubs. The area is also well served with health care, with two hospitals, several GP surgeries, and a variety of specialist services in the postcode.
The HP5 postcode offers a range of housing options, covering an array of styles and prices, from small terraced houses to large family homes. All of this, combined with the stunning countryside and easy transport links to London, makes the HP5 postcode an attractive and popular residential area.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 91%WORKING
- 9%UNEMPLOYED
9% of people in HP5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 83%WHITE
- 17%NON-WHITE
83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Buckinghamshire
HP5 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.
Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.
Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | HP5 |
Postal Town | Hemel Hempstead |
MSOA Name | Chiltern 004 |
LSOA Name | Chiltern 004C |
County | Buckinghamshire |
Region | Buckinghamshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Chiltern |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
HP5 Electoral Wards
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.