Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HIGH STREET, HP4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP4 1AJ.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 68,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP4 1AJ 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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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£215k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1AJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00118711 (shared with 10 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 1AJ. 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 / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 388,500

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

HP4 1AJ has low crime rates — 32 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.

Shoplifting53
Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.7 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.1 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.1 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.8 km
  • Jester0.4 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.4 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • The Crystal Palace0.8 km
  • The George Inn0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.2 km
  • Verandah0.1 km
  • Bel Caffe0.6 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.3 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.2 km
  • Cyprus Mezze0.2 km
  • Berko Pizza0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.6 km
  • Tring5.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Oak Road0.0 km
  • Cross Oak Road0.2 km
  • Cross Oak Road0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.3 km
  • Kings Road0.4 km