Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP4 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 72,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP4 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HP4 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HP4 1BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km 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.

HP4 1BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00118702 (shared with 305 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 1BL. 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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

HP4 1BL has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.9 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils0.9 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Kitcheners Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • Berkhamsted Town Hall0.2 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management1.0 km
  • Jester0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bel Caffe0.4 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Marios0.1 km
  • Olive Tree Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.4 km
  • Blossom & Wild LLP0.3 km
  • StA Pizza0.8 km
  • Crystal Mangal0.7 km
  • Berko Pizza0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.4 km
  • Tring5.7 km
  • Hemel Hempstead5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km