HP4 1EF is a sought-after residential area on Northbridge Road, 0.5km from Northchurch in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HP4 1EF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 29 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00118694 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBRIDGE ROAD, HP4 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBRIDGE ROAD, HP4 1EF.
308
41
£ 72,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1EF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP4 1EF combines high owner-occupation (88%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1EF. The average age is 40.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1EF has low crime rates — 29 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
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Bridgewater Primary School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Westfield Stores0.4 km
- Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Top Shop0.7 km
- Community Pantry at Northchurch Baptist Church0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bon Soiree Cafe0.5 km
- DJ's Playzone0.1 km
- The Way Inn - Open Door0.9 km
- Warehouse Pizza Ltd0.0 km
- Fat Buddha0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- AKASH Takeaway0.7 km
- Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.9 km
- Simmons Bakers0.6 km
- Cyprus Mezze0.9 km
- Seafare0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted1.5 km
- Tring4.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Midcot Way0.2 km
- Durrants Lane0.2 km
- Durrants Lane0.2 km
- Westfield School0.2 km
- Chiltern Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41EF · Data under Open Government Licence