Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP4 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP4 1AW.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP4 1AW 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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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP4 1AW's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HP4 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for HP4 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00118715 (shared with 30 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 1AW. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 1,250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000

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

Crime around HP4 1AW is moderate at 51 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.

Shoplifting59
Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft21
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.2 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils0.8 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.5 km
  • Bobbys Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Platform Wines0.4 km
  • Travis Perkins0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.3 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.4 km
  • The Boat0.7 km
  • The Goat0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.5 km
  • Verandah0.5 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Curry Garden0.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.5 km
  • StA Pizza0.7 km
  • Crystal Mangal0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead5.6 km
  • Tring5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km