Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HIGH STREET, HP4 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP4 1AB.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 68,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP4 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HP4 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP4 1AB is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HP4 1AB is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00118712 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1AB. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,060,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,023,333

Flat

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP4 1AB has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting59
Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.8 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.0 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Kitcheners Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • Berkhamsted Town Hall0.3 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
  • Jester0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bel Caffe0.4 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Marios0.2 km
  • Olive Tree Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.3 km
  • Blossom & Wild LLP0.4 km
  • StA Pizza0.9 km
  • Crystal Mangal0.8 km
  • Berko Pizza0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.5 km
  • Tring5.7 km
  • Hemel Hempstead5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Cross Oak Road0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.3 km