Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

BECKETS SQUARE, HP4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETS SQUARE, HP4 1BZ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP4 1BZ 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.

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

HP4 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Beckets Square, 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 1BZ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £612k, up 2.5% year-on-year. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00118695 (shared with 6 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 1BZ. 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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 565,000

4 sales · Mean £ 565,500

Detached

£ 527,000

1 sales · Mean £ 527,000

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

HP4 1BZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary11
Other theft9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils1.4 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Church0.8 km
  • The Village Shop0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • Plates0.8 km
  • The Meating Room0.9 km
  • Fat Buddha0.7 km
  • Bar 309 Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.7 km
  • Berko Pizza0.7 km
  • Unicorn / Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Wami Michi0.8 km
  • AKASH Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted1.2 km
  • Tring4.6 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgewater School0.1 km
  • Chiltern Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Dukes Way0.2 km
  • Dukes Way0.3 km
  • Belton Road0.4 km