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Hemel Hempstead (HP) Area Postcodes
Hemel Hempstead (HP) Area Overview
The HP postcode area, also known as the Hemel Hempstead postcode area, covers parts of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire in England.
Hemel Hempstead is a historic town in Hertfordshire, England, situated to the northwest of London and has origins dating back to the 8th century and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. After World War II, Hemel Hempstead was designated a "new town" as part of the government's initiative to manage population growth in London, leading to rapid expansion and development in the mid-20th century.
Aylesbury is a historic market town and the county town of Buckinghamshire, England. Aylesbury has a history dating back to the Iron Age, with evidence of a fort being built in the area around 650 BC.
High Wycombe, often simply referred to as Wycombe, is a large market town situated in Buckinghamshire, England. It's one of the county's most populous towns and is located about 29 miles west of central London. The town has origins dating back to the Roman era, with archaeological evidence suggesting a Roman villa or similar structure in the area.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the HP postcode area are Amersham, Beaconsfield, Berkhampsted, Chalfont St. Giles, Chesham, Great Missenden, Princes Risborough and Tring.