Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code HP2 | 28.4 km² |
| Population | 39,811 |
| Male Population | 19,497 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 20,314 (51.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +7.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +6.4% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 37.9 years |
| Area Codes | 1442 |
| Postal Code Extensions | HP2 1JF, HP2 4AA, HP2 4AB, HP2 4AD, HP2 4AE, HP2 4AF, HP2 4AG, HP2 4AH, HP2 4AJ, HP2 4AL More |
| Associated Cities | Hemel Hempstead, Redbourn, Little Gaddesden, Great Gaddesden |
| Neighborhoods | Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Paradise Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, Town Centre |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.76141120278064° / -0.4550639872463274° |
| Related Postal Codes | HP20, HP21, HP22, HP23, HP27, HP3, HP4, HP5, HP6, HP7 |
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Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,111 | 36,945 | 37,402 | 39,811 | 40,284 |
| Population Density | 1,305.7 / km² | 1,299.8 / km² | 1,315.9 / km² | 1,400.7 / km² | 1,417.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom | +7.3% | +7.8% | +6.4% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom | 37.2 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code HP2 Population Density
Population Density: 1,401 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code HP2 | 39,811 | 28.4 km² | 1,401 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 81 | 32.9 years |
| Construction of buildings | 123 | 33.7 years |
| Corporate management | 224 | 29 years |
| Electrical installation | 84 | 25.8 years |
| Electronics stores | 128 | 35.9 years |
| General cleaning services | 74 | — |
| General contractors | 93 | 25.2 years |
| Shopping | 152 | 32.6 years |
| Shopping other | 102 | 27.2 years |
| Specialized design | 79 | 17.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code HP2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code HP2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code HP2 | 493,047 tn | 12.38 tn | 17,346.8 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code HP2 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 493,047 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,346.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 62.2 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/00 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 98.1 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/94 | 6:08 PM | 3.7 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/92 | 5:22 PM | 3.4 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/87 | 11:09 PM | 3.4 | 91 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 12:50 PM | 3.4 | 62.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 69.4 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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