HP4 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Bridle Way, 0.6km from Gossom's End in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1BS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £709k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00118695 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDLE WAY, HP4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDLE WAY, HP4 1BS.
317
40
£ 72,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HP4 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £709k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £709k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1BS. The average age is 39.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 709,100
3 sales · Mean £ 727,733
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1BS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.9 km
- Westfield Stores0.9 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.6 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Community Pantry at Northchurch Baptist Church0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bon Soiree Cafe0.9 km
- DJ's Playzone0.4 km
- The Way Inn - Open Door0.8 km
- Verandah0.9 km
- Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- AKASH Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.8 km
- Cyprus Mezze0.8 km
- Berko Pizza0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted1.2 km
- Tring4.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgewater School0.0 km
- Chiltern Park Avenue0.2 km
- Dukes Way0.3 km
- Dukes Way0.3 km
- Careys Croft0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41BS · Data under Open Government Licence