Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP4 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP4 1BW.

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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 1BW 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 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 57% 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 1BW is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BW 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 1BW. 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.

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

HP4 1BW has low crime rates — 36 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.8 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.0 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Kitcheners Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • Berkhamsted Town Hall0.4 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
  • Jester0.3 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bel Caffe0.5 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Marios0.3 km
  • Olive Tree Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.3 km
  • Blossom & Wild LLP0.5 km
  • StA Pizza1.0 km
  • Crystal Mangal0.9 km
  • Berko Pizza0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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