HP4 1BB is a sought-after 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 Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in HP4 1BB has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00118702 (shared with 305 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP4 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP4 1BB.
264
44
£ 72,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HP4 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1BB. The average age is 44.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP4 1BB 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.
school Local Schools
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Ashlyns School
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead5.6 km
- Tring5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41BB · Data under Open Government Licence