HP4 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1AJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00118711 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HP4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP4 1AJ.
352
36
£ 68,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1AJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£215k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1AJ. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 388,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1AJ has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
Ashlyns School
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.1 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.2 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.8 km
- Jester0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Berkhamsted Football Club0.4 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- The Crystal Palace0.8 km
- The George Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Way Inn - Open Door0.2 km
- Verandah0.1 km
- Bel Caffe0.6 km
- Cafe Epicure Ltd0.3 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- AKASH Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.2 km
- Cyprus Mezze0.2 km
- Berko Pizza0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted0.6 km
- Tring5.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Oak Road0.0 km
- Cross Oak Road0.2 km
- Cross Oak Road0.2 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
- Kings Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence