HP4 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Long View, 0.6km from Gossom's End in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1BY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £672k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00118695 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG VIEW, HP4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG VIEW, HP4 1BY.
317
40
£ 72,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HP4 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £672k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £672k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1BY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 609,000
8 sales · Mean £ 603,500
Terraced
£ 480,000
7 sales · Mean £ 486,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1BY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- Community Pantry at Northchurch Baptist Church0.7 km
- The Village Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Plates0.9 km
- The Meating Room0.9 km
- Fat Buddha0.8 km
- Bar 309 Ltd0.9 km
- Bon Soiree Cafe0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cyprus Mezze0.8 km
- Berko Pizza0.8 km
- Unicorn / Magic Wok0.8 km
- Wami Michi0.9 km
- AKASH Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted1.3 km
- Tring4.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chiltern Park Avenue0.1 km
- Bridgewater School0.1 km
- Dukes Way0.3 km
- Dukes Way0.3 km
- Careys Croft0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41BY · Data under Open Government Licence