Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HIGH STREET, HP4 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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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Area Character

HP4 1BP 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.

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

HP4 1BP is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.6km 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 1BP 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 rates are low here at 47 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 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

HP4 1BP has low crime rates — 47 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.3 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils0.9 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

17 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.4 km
  • Bobbys Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Platform Wines0.4 km
  • Travis Perkins0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.2 km
  • + 12 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
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.7 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 & Spencer0.2 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
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km