Widmore Drive - HP2 5LZ
Key Postcode Insights
HP2 5LZ is a residential postcode situated on Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 262nd largest and 204th most expensive of the 908 postcodes in the HP2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 2 houses, 8 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £286,995
- 10 Year change
- up 13.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,452pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £367/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
HP2 5LZ is a residential postcode situated on Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 262nd largest and 204th most expensive of the 908 postcodes in the HP2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 2 houses, 8 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £286,995
- 10 Year change
- up 13.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,452pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £367/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in HP2 5LZ
- 82 Widmore Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 84 Widmore Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 86 Widmore Drive
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 88 Widmore Drive
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 90 Widmore Drive
1 Bed Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in HP2 5LZ sold for £442,000 on 27th February 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £286,995.
The HP2 5LZ Sales Market has increased by 13.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £286,995 |
| June 2025 | 0.8% | £287,148 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £284,911 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £284,457 |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £290,746 |
| June 2021 | 2.6% | £270,226 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £263,333 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £259,218 |
| June 2018 | -1% | £263,463 |
| June 2017 | 5.3% | £266,025 |
| June 2016 | 13.1% | £252,568 |
| June 2015 | 13.8% | £223,353 |
| June 2014 | 9.3% | £196,346 |
| June 2013 | 4.3% | £179,582 |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £172,140 |
| June 2011 | 0% | £168,211 |
| June 2010 | 9.9% | £168,146 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £152,985 |
| June 2008 | -3.2% | £174,238 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £179,916 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,452.
The HP2 5LZ Rental Market has increased by 41.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £1,452pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | £1,398pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.8% | £1,354pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £1,232pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.7% | £1,138pcm |
| June 2021 | 2.1% | £1,067pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £1,045pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £1,027pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.5% | £1,014pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £1,051pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.1% | £1,026pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £967pcm |
| June 2014 | 8.2% | £907pcm |
| June 2013 | 4.5% | £839pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £803pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £804pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.4% | £776pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £743pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £786pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £782pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 27th February 2026 for £442,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.6%.
HP2 5LZ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£442,000 | 4 Bed House84, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ84, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ
- Sold Jul 2024£215,000 | 2 Bed Flat92, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ92, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ
- Sold Feb 2024£410,000 | 3 Bed House82, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ82, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5LZ
Nearby Postcodes
HP2 5LZ is the 262nd largest and the 204th most expensive postcode out of the 908 postcodes in the HP2 area.
- HP2 5WU, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP2HP2 5WU13 Addresses|71 m away
- HP2 5NF, Dellcut Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2HP2 5NF17 Addresses|74 m away
- HP2 5ND, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2HP2 5ND16 Addresses|76 m away
- HP2 5NB, Larchwood Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2HP2 5NB21 Addresses|79 m away
- HP2 5NG, Dellcut Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2HP2 5NG24 Addresses|92 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 flats of an unknown age
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- mid-century flat (6)
- flat (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (7)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2021£575,000 | 4 Bed House57, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ57, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ
- Sold Feb 2021£495,000 | 4 Bed House2, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ2, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ
- Sold May 2023£480,000 | 3 Bed House63, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ63, Widmore Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JJ
Schools Nearby
- Jupiter Primary School300 m away
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School600 m away
- Hobletts Manor Junior School600 m away
- The Adeyfield Academy1.2 km away
- The Astley Cooper School1.3 km away
- Laureate Academy2.4 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to HP2 5LZ is Apsley station, which is 3.6 kilometres away.
- Apsley|3.6 km away
- Hemel Hempstead|3.7 km away
- Kings Langley|6.5 km away
- Berkhamsted|7.7 km away
