Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

GOSSOMS END, HP4 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSSOMS END, HP4 1DD.

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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 1DD 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1DD combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£795k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £795k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, HP4 1DD is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £795k, up 21.4% 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 1DD 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 1DD. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 795,000

5 sales · Mean £ 770,000

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

HP4 1DD has low crime rates — 28 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting26
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.3 km
  • Westfield Stores0.9 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
  • Platform Wines1.0 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • The George Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Fish Bar1.0 km
  • DJ's Playzone0.7 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.2 km
  • Verandah0.3 km
  • Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.2 km
  • Blossom & Wild LLP1.0 km
  • Cyprus Mezze0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.9 km
  • Tring5.2 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Cross Oak Road0.2 km