HP4 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Gardens, 0.1km from Gossom's End in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted West ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1AR offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00118733 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1AR.
459
36
£ 59,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HP4 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £114k, 68% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 114,000
1 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1AR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Ashlyns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- W H Smith1.0 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.7 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.3 km
- Jester0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Berkhamsted Town Hall1.0 km
- The George Inn0.7 km
- Berkhamsted Football Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Tabure Modern Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Cafe Epicure Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cyprus Mezze0.3 km
- Berko Pizza0.3 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Unicorn / Magic Wok0.3 km
- Wami Michi0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted1.0 km
- Tring5.0 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Billet Lane0.0 km
- Billet Lane0.1 km
- Belton Road0.1 km
- Belton Road0.1 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41AR · Data under Open Government Licence