Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HP4 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

459

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1DB combines high owner-occupation (68%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

HP4 1DB is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted West ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP4, HP4 1DB offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% 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 28 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00118733 (shared with 12 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 1DB. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

HP4 1DB has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting26
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils0.9 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Ashlyns School

Good1484 pupils1.4 km
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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Good161 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.3 km
  • Westfield Stores1.0 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
  • Platform Wines0.9 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.9 km
  • DJ's Playzone0.7 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.2 km
  • Verandah0.3 km
  • Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.2 km
  • Blossom & Wild LLP0.9 km
  • Cyprus Mezze0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.9 km
  • Tring5.2 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Cross Oak Road0.2 km
  • Billet Lane0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km