Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ELM GROVE, HP4 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GROVE, HP4 1AE.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,600 /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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Index Insight: HP4 1AE 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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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1AE combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£909k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £909k 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 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Elm Grove, 0.7km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HP4 1AE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £909k. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00118714 (shared with 11 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 1AE. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,050,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,026,000

Terraced

£ 840,000

5 sales · Mean £ 835,400

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

HP4 1AE has low crime rates — 43 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 offences44
Other theft23
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.2 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils0.8 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.5 km
  • Bobbys Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Platform Wines0.5 km
  • Travis Perkins0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.4 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.4 km
  • The Boat0.7 km
  • The Goat0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.5 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.6 km
  • Verandah0.5 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Curry Garden0.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.6 km
  • StA Pizza0.7 km
  • Crystal Mangal0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead5.6 km
  • Tring5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.0 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Butts Meadow0.2 km