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.
HP4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HP4 postcode area.
24,816
44
£ 57,640 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Potten End CofE Primary School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Berkhamsted Football Club
- Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club
- Berkhamsted Town Hall
- Bridgewater Arms
- Kings Arms Hotel
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Munns Eggs & Potatoes
- Open Door Community Fridge
- Bobbys Convenience Store
- Castle Village Management Ltd - The Kiosk
- Community Pantry at Northchurch Baptist Church
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Berkhamsted Golf Club Ltd
- The Lounge by Graze Life
- Zero Sushi
- Ashridge Cafe
- Ashridge Golf Club Limited
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Waitrose
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- AKASH Takeaway
- Berko Pizza
- Blossom & Wild LLP
- Crystal Mangal
- Cyprus Mezze
- + 9 more
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Area Profile: HP4 · Data under Open Government Licence