Hemel HempsteadHP2
Dacorum · East of England
HP2 Hemel Hempstead occupies the 83rd percentile nationally for trajectory strength, with a trajectory score of 56.8/100. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.8% compound annual growth, whilst rental growth has outpaced this significantly at 5.3% CAGR. The district is currently in an active gentrification phase. Population growth over the same period stands at 0.4%, suggesting limited demographic expansion to drive demand. The divergence between rental and capital growth indicates rental yields have compressed less than typical across comparable markets, though absolute price gains remain restrained relative to broader market benchmarks.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Hemel Hempstead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by demand.
Hemel Hempstead (HP2) common questions
Is Hemel Hempstead up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hemel Hempstead (HP2) as Active. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 13% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hemel Hempstead safe?
Hemel Hempstead has a safety score of 46/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hemel Hempstead?
The average property price in Hemel Hempstead (HP2) is £706k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hemel Hempstead?
The median monthly rent in Hemel Hempstead (HP2) is £1,898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hemel Hempstead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Shepperton (TW17), Hemel Hempstead (HP1), Hemel Hempstead (HP3), Feltham (TW13), St Albans (AL3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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