Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE GARDENS, HP4 1DN.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HP4 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k 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 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Gardens, 0.1km from Gossom's End in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted West ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00118730 (shared with 15 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 1DN. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 312,500

14 sales · Mean £ 298,928

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

HP4 1DN has low crime rates — 30 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.

Anti-social behaviour46
Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary13
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.5 km
  • Westfield Stores0.8 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.2 km
  • Jester1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.8 km
  • The George Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • DJ's Playzone0.5 km
  • The Way Inn - Open Door0.4 km
  • Verandah0.5 km
  • Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.5 km
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • AKASH Takeaway0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.4 km
  • Cyprus Mezze0.4 km
  • Berko Pizza0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted1.1 km
  • Tring5.0 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Belton Road0.1 km
  • Belton Road0.1 km
  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Billet Lane0.1 km
  • Sports Centre0.3 km