hemel-hempstead HP18 Postcodes
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Hemel Hempstead (HP18)
The HP18 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 728 individual postcodes.
There are 63 electoral wards in the HP18 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 Aylesbury Vale Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in HP18 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 HP18 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 HP18 postcode district is located in the Hemel Hempstead district of Hertfordshire, around 25 miles north of London. It is a mostly residential area but there are a number of commercial properties located nearby, primarily industrial units and retail parks.
The postcode district shares boundaries with a variety of local postcode areas, including HP1, HP2, HP3, HP5, HP6, HP7, HP8, HP9, WD3, WD17, SG14, WD4 and WD19. It is primarily surrounded by countryside, although a number of major roads pass through and around it, including the A41, M1 and M25 motorways.
The area is served by a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as two train stations – Kings Langley, which is on the West Coast Main Line, and Apsley – which are both located nearby. There is also a plethora of public transport in the area, with buses and taxis plying the postcode district. There are also several convenience stores, supermarkets and leisure facilities in the area.
The town of Tring, which is located in the HP18 postcode district, is also home to a number of well-known attractions, such as the Natural History Museum and the Tring Grand Union Canal. The area is also popular with hikers and birdwatchers, with the Chiltern Hills and the surrounding nature reserves providing a great range of wildlife-watching opportunities.
The HP18 postcode district provides a wonderful combination of modern convenience and rural beauty, with the grand scenery of Tring and the beautiful nature reserves providing a perfect escape from London. It also offers plenty of amenities to its residents, making it an attractive and sought-after area to invest in.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
HP18 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 | HP18 |
| Postal Town | Hemel Hempstead |
| MSOA Name | Aylesbury Vale 023 |
| LSOA Name | Aylesbury Vale 023D |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Aylesbury Vale |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
HP18 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HP18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Friday, April 12, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.