Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1AR.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /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 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HP4 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £114k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

HP4 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Gardens, 0.1km from Gossom's End in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted West ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1AR offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00118733 (shared with 12 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 1AR. 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

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 114,000

1 sales · Mean £ 114,000

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

HP4 1AR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour44
Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary13
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils1.1 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.3 km
  • Jester0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • Berkhamsted Town Hall1.0 km
  • The George Inn0.7 km
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Tabure Modern Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.3 km
  • Berko Pizza0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Unicorn / Magic Wok0.3 km
  • Wami Michi0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted1.0 km
  • Tring5.0 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Billet Lane0.0 km
  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Belton Road0.1 km
  • Belton Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km