Area Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HP4 postcode area.

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Population

24,816

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 57,640 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP4's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £745k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £745k.

home £745,452 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP4 is a postcode district in Dacorum, East of England, covering 739 active and 419 retired postcodes.

The largest share of HP4 (16%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes HP4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in HP4 are around £745k. Safety: Crime runs above average across HP4 at 156 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HP4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1049
Anti-social behaviour899
Shoplifting375
Vehicle crime331
Criminal damage and arson307

school Local Schools

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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils
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Potten End CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils
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Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding100 pupils
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Bowls Club
  • Little Gaddesden Sports Club
  • The Red Lion Dagnall
  • Berkhamsted Football Club
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Fat Buddha
  • Ashridge Cafe
  • Ashridge Golf Club Limited
  • Bar 309 Ltd
  • Bel Caffe
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway
  • Berko Pizza
  • Blossom & Wild LLP
  • Crystal Mangal
  • Cyprus Mezze
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Acorn Pharmacy
  • Sushi Daily
  • Top Shop
  • The Village Shop
  • + 23 more