HP1 2RX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HP1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2RX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case HP which means Hemel Hempstead.
Postal District. In our case HP1.
Postal Sector. In our case HP1 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RX.

The regional mail center for the post area HP is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the HP1 2RX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HEMEL HEMPSTEAD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the HP1 2RX postcode have the street address of Sharpes Lane

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 14 individuals call the HP1 2RX postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of HEMEL HEMPSTEAD within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.

HP1 2RX is within the town of Hemel Hempstead.

The HP1 2RX postcode area is composed of 75% residential properties, 25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in HP1 2RX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in HP1 2RX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

None Domestic Buildings in HP1 2RX fall under these categories: Shops.

Shops include The Granary, Sharpes Lane.

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Map of the HP1 2RX Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	75%
Commercial	25%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for HP1 2RX

The telephone area code for HP1 2RX is 01442 Hemel Hempstead.

Map Coordinates for HP1 2RX

Latitude	51.747161996
Longitude	-0.525653885653

Ordnance Survey Maps for HP1 2RX

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from HP1 2RX © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for HP1 2RX

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	0.00%	S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	NNE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	9.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	ESE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	E 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	54.00%	NW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	55.00%	NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	5.00%	NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	N 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the HP1 2RX Postcode?

Download Speeds For HP1 2RX

Average Mbps	40.000
Median Mbps	39.100
Maximum Mbps	60.780

HP1 2RX has an average download speed of 40 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,123 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

15% of postcodes (181,242) have slower broadband speeds.

85% of postcodes (1,002,276) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For HP1 2RX

Average Mbps	10.100
Median Mbps	7.700
Maximum Mbps	17.160

HP1 2RX has an average upload speed of 10.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,632 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

24% of postcodes (283,253) have slower upload speeds.

76% of postcodes (894,756) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of HP1 2RX Postcode

England Primary Schools

Boxmoor Primary School

Address: Boxmoor Primary School, Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1PF

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442402244

Chaulden Infants' and Nursery

Address: Chaulden Infants' and Nursery, School Row, Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2JU

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442264588

St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Address: St Rose's Catholic Infants School, Green End Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1QW

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442398855

Pixies Hill Primary School

Address: Pixies Hill Primary School, Hazeldell Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2BY

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442251793

The Thomas Coram Church of England School

Address: The Thomas Coram Church of England School, Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2RP

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442866757

Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Address: Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery, Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2LJ

Distance: 1.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442863913

Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Address: Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3HA

Distance: 1.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442865781

Chaulden Junior School

Address: Chaulden Junior School, School Row, Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2JU

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442395758

England Secondary Schools

Ashlyns School

Address: Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH

Distance: 1.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442863605

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near HP1 2RX

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 180 NORTHRIDGE WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 2AL

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 432 GALLEY HILL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 3RE

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

THE MOUNT (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: THE MOUNT, MOLYNEAUX AVENUE, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0NZ

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

LONDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 451 LONDON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9BE

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 60 HIGH STREET, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0HJ

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 57 HIGH STREET, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0HP

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near HP1 2RX

NASH CHEMISTS

Address: 54 LONG CHAULDEN, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 2HX

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 240431

BOOTS

Address: 31 STONEYCROFT, WARNERS END, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 2QF

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 264949

BYRONS PHARMACY

Address: 49A ST JOHNS ROAD, BOXMOOR, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QQ

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 264591

MANOR PHARMACY

Address: 37 HIGH STREET, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0HG

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: :

HUBERT FIGG PHARMACY

Address: 90 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2BW

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 863980

BOOTS

Address: 192 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTEAD, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 3AP

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near HP1 2RX

THIE OPTOMETRISTS (STONEY CROFT)

Address: 25 STONEYCROFT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 2QF

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BERKHAMSTED)

Address: 188 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 3AP

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BERKHAMSTEAD)

Address: 242 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AG

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: :

DAVID PAUL OPTICIANS

Address: 236 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AG

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: :

EYECARE

Address: 193 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AD

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD)

Address: 252-254 MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1BJ

Distance: 2.26 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near HP1 2RX

PARKWOOD SURGERY

Address: PARKWOOD DRIVE SURGERY, PARKWOOD DRIVE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 2LD

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 250117

BOXMOOR DOCTORS SURGERY

Address: 105 ST.JOHNS ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QG

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 253133

LONGMEADOW SURGERY

Address: 16 HIGH STREET, BOVINGDON, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0HG

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 833295

THE MANOR STREET SURGERY

Address: ANNANDALE HSE, MANOR STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2DL

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 875936

ARCHWAY SURGERY

Address: 52 HIGH STREET, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 0HJ

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 833380

GADE BRIDGE

Address: 300 GALLEY ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 3LE

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01442 262514

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Transport Links near HP1 2RX

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: HP1 2RX

Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Driving Time: 3.58 minutes
Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR
Distance: 2.29 miles
Driving Time: 4.36 minutes
Apsley
Apsley station, London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX
Distance: 3.46 miles
Driving Time: 5.74 minutes
Kings Langley
Kings Langley station, Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LF
Distance: 6.00 miles
Driving Time: 7.25 minutes
Tring
Tring station, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QR
Distance: 10.20 miles
Driving Time: 12.60 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near HP1 2RX

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near HP1 2RX

M25 J20

Distance: 5.26 miles

Driving Time: 5.94 minutes

M1 J6A

Distance: 8.31 miles

Driving Time: 8.88 minutes

M25 J21

Distance: 8.31 miles

Driving Time: 8.88 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the HP1 2RX Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	South West Hertfordshire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Mr Gagan Mohindra
Contact Details	Contact Mr Gagan Mohindra
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the HP1 2RX Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Dacorum District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.

Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Dacorum District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Dacorum District at the following link Dacorum District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Dacorum District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dacorum District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the HP1 2RX Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County Council

House Sales in HP1 2RX

Yearly House Sales for HP1 2RX
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2015	£810,000	£810,000	£810,000	1

Postcodes near the HP1 2RX Postcode

HP1 2RL Bourne End Lane HP1 2RS London Road HP1 2RY Pix Farm Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near the HP1 2RX Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near HP1 2RX
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, St. Johns Well Lane, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1HS	3.25 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Waitrose
Aldi, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9AA	3.65 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Aldi
Asda, Hillfield Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4AA	3.87 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Asda
Iceland, Hillfield Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4AB	4.12 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Iceland
Sainsburys, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9QZ	4.31 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the HP1 2RX Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near HP1 2RX
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ	8.32 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Charter Place,
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL	10.30 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY	11.12 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Burger King - London Luton Airport
Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR	12.31 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to Galleria Outlet Centre

Mcdonald's Restaurants near HP1 2RX
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB	0.42 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB
McDonald's, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SE	2.40 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to McDonald's, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SE
McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS	2.98 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS
McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW	3.83 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW

KFC Restaurants near HP1 2RX
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ	2.30 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes
KFC, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 4AE	7.74 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to KFC Watford - St Albans Road
KFC, Uxbridge Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DW	7.89 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to KFC Rickmansworth - Uxbridge Road
KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA	9.40 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant
KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ	9.54 miles	Directions from HP1 2RX to KFC Dunstable - High Street