Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HIGH STREET, HP4 1AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

252

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson10

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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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.4 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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