HP4 1AT is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Berkhamsted 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 1AT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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: Average house prices are around £230k, up 20.8% 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00189394 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HP4 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP4 1AT.
252
53
£ 59,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HP4 1AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £230k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1AT. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 244,500
36 sales · Mean £ 249,467
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1AT has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
Bridgewater Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Ashlyns School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.1 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Platform Wines0.8 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.4 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Berkhamsted Football Club0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop1.0 km
- Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.8 km
- DJ's Playzone0.9 km
- The Way Inn - Open Door0.0 km
- Verandah0.1 km
- Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- AKASH Takeaway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.0 km
- Blossom & Wild LLP0.7 km
- Cyprus Mezze0.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted0.7 km
- Tring5.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Oak Road0.0 km
- Cross Oak Road0.1 km
- Cross Oak Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41AT · Data under Open Government Licence