HP4 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Bridgewater Road, 0.5km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HP4 1ED is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £776k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00118698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGEWATER ROAD, HP4 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER ROAD, HP4 1ED.
312
40
£ 72,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1ED 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 1ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £776k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £776k 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 1ED. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 757,000
3 sales · Mean £ 727,666
Terraced
£ 685,000
1 sales · Mean £ 685,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1ED has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Acorn Pharmacy0.8 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.7 km
- Jester0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Cafe Epicure Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Marios0.8 km
- Olive Tree Restaurant0.7 km
- Per Tutti0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cyprus Mezze0.5 km
- Berko Pizza0.5 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Unicorn / Magic Wok0.5 km
- Wami Michi0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The George Inn0.7 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Kitcheners Bowls Club1.0 km
- Berkhamsted Town Hall0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted0.8 km
- Tring5.0 km
- Hemel Hempstead6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dukes Way0.1 km
- South Park Gardens0.2 km
- South Park Gardens0.2 km
- Dukes Way0.2 km
- Bridgewater School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41ED · Data under Open Government Licence