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Berkhamsted Castle

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About

Berkhamsted Castle ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred on the ruins of the 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle itself. The area includes the castle grounds, the adjacent canal, and the surrounding residential streets that radiate from the High Street. The Grand Union Canal runs along the ward's western edge, with the castle earthworks providing a distinct topographical feature amidst the urban layout.

The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from various periods situated on the slopes around the castle site. Local commerce is focused along the High Street, which serves as the main thoroughfare. The preserved castle moat and ramparts form a significant green space, offering views over the town and the Chess Valley, directly linking the area's modern function to its Norman origins.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted Castle has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkhamsted Castle is £76,491 per year. There are 1 schools in Berkhamsted Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Berkhamsted Castle is home to around 6,106 people, with a population density of about 1,595.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted Castle Population
6,106
Population density
1,595.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.54(-48%)
Shoplifting
11.96(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-18%)
Other theft
5.73(+5%)
Burglary
5.4(+94%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,344
87.48%
Other White
310
5.07%
Irish
92
1.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
84
1.38%
Indian
55
0.9%
Total population: 6,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,817
56.19%
Level 3 (A level)
660
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
563
11.23%
No qualifications
409
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
309
6.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,013

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,196
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
926
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
15.98%
Social rents from council
69
2.5%
Other social rented
62
2.25%
Total households: 2,760

Property prices in Berkhamsted Castle

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Berkhamsted Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berkhamsted Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berkhamsted Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£802,500
Terraced36£577,500
Flats26£320,000
Semi-Detached17£700,000

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berkhamsted Castle.

All postcodes in Berkhamsted Castle

HP42AG

Lower Kings Road

HP41EX

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42AL

Lower Kings Road

HP49FL

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42HF

Castle Street

HP49EP

High Street

HP41JN

Bridgewater Road

HP41HR

Castle Hill Close

HP42PF

Gravel Path

HP42FS

Little Bridge Road

HP41JD

Murray Road

HP42FE

Ravens Lane

HP41JQ

St Johns Well Court

HP42BW

High Street

HP41TB

Tortoiseshell Way

HP42ES

Paxton Road

HP42TS

New Provident Place

HP42PA

Shenstone Hill

HP41JP

Dukes Way

HP41JX

Montgomerie Close

HP42EX

Ellesmere Road

HP49DW

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42EA

Chapel Street

HP42PH

Gravel Path

HP42ED

Bedford Street

HP42DL

Manor Street

HP41AQ

High Street

HP42HA

Canal Court

HP42PD

Gilpins Ride

HP42HD

Waterside

HP42EH

Cambridge Terrace

HP41HB

Brownlow Road

HP41AH

High Street

HP41ED

Bridgewater Road

HP42AE

Lower Kings Road

HP42PB

Millfield

HP43AP

High Street

HP41AG

High Street

HP49DD

High Street

HP42PL

Meadway

HP41HA

St Johns Well Lane

HP42PR

Beech Hill Court

HP41JY

Dorriens Croft

HP41DH

Springfield Road

HP41HP

Bridgewater Road

HP42FF

Manor Street

HP42PT

Hunters Park

HP42QB

The Common

HP42AZ

Wilderness

HP42PE

The Cedars

HP42BJ

Manor Close

HP41HN

Bridgewater Road

HP41EH

Northbridge Road

HP42EQ

George Street

HP42AJ

Lower Kings Road

HP41HZ

South Park Gardens

HP41EZ

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP41JE

Gaveston Drive

HP41DA

St Katherines Way

HP42BQ

Castle Street

HP42PS

White Hill Court

HP42EB

Bridge Street

HP41SD

Stanier Rise

HP42EE

Holliday Street

HP41BZ

Beckets Square

HP42UA

Ravens Lane

HP41ZZ

High Street

HP49FP

Berkhamsted Castle

HP43AT

High Street

HP42GX

Benningfield Gardens

HP41BJ

High Street

HP49FE

High Street

HP42PP

Ivy House Lane

HP41SA

Hill View

HP43FG

Water Lane

HP41BE

High Street

HP41LH

Castle Gateway

HP42XF

High Street

HP41JR

Bridgewater Road

HP41SF

Connaught Gardens

HP41BT

Sayers Gardens

HP41SB

Careys Croft

HP42EJ

George Street

HP42FX

New Manor Croft

HP41TD

Emperor Close

HP49FR

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41JU

Castle Hill

HP41HX

Park Street

HP42PJ

Gravel Path

HP41BX

Pages Croft

HP42BY

High Street

HP41JB

Bridgewater Road

HP42GY

Benningfield Gardens

HP42JU

Greenes Court

HP41HQ

Berkhamsted Place

HP43SA

High Street

HP41LJ

Brownlow Road

HP42PQ

Gravel Path

HP42BB

Ashlyns Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.