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Berkhamsted East

About

Berkhamsted East ward occupies the eastern side of the historic market town of Berkhamsted, within the Dacorum district. The area is largely residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It contains local shopping parades providing everyday services for residents. The Grand Union Canal forms a significant part of the ward's western boundary, separating it from the town centre.

The ward includes the residential areas of Northchurch and part of the Berkhamsted Golf Club grounds. Open spaces like the Northchurch Playing Fields and the towpath along the canal provide recreational routes. The local landscape is defined by the gentle slopes of the Chiltern Hills, with the canal's historic lock system and adjacent common land offering a distinct rural character within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkhamsted East is £80,454 per year. There are 5 schools in Berkhamsted East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Berkhamsted East is home to around 6,137 people, with a population density of about 944.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted East Population

6,137

Population density

944.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.66(-6%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.53(+77%)

Shoplifting

13.36(+95%)

Other theft

8.64(+58%)

Burglary

7.33(+164%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,283

86.04%

Other White

332

5.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.43%

Irish

1.3%

Indian

0.83%

Total population: 6,140

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,562

52.81%

Level 3 (A level)

613

12.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

580

11.96%

No qualifications

496

10.22%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

360

7.42%

Total 16+ residents: 4,851

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

898

35.83%

Owns outright

846

33.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

357

14.25%

Social rents from council

318

12.69%

Other social rented

1.72%

Total households: 2,506

Property prices in Berkhamsted East

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Berkhamsted East area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	27	£350,000	£219,750	£275,190	£416,250	£521,500
Terraced	33	£600,000	£400,000	£499,980	£880,000	£1,372,000
Semi-Detached	15	£730,000	£475,500	£550,000	£1,141,500	£2,102,500
Detached	7	£1,275,000	£776,000	£1,082,500	£1,299,063	£1,446,938

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted East

All postcodes in Berkhamsted East

HP42HQ

Pheasant Close

HP43EP

Kitsbury Road

HP42GE

Ashlyns Grove

HP43AZ

Chesham Road

HP42WE

Cooper Way

HP42HW

Hilltop Road

HP43HH

High Street

HP43AA

Chesham Road

HP42NB

London Road

HP42NF

London Road

HP43DN

Doctors Commons Road

HP43AG

Chesham Road

HP43EY

Park View Road

HP43BZ

Pine Close

HP42HB

Hawk Place

HP43DG

Charles Street

HP42LG

Lombardy Drive

HP43AD

Alderley Court

HP42DD

Highfield Road

HP41AF

Elm Grove

HP42HS

St Edmunds

HP42DH

Rectory Lane

HP42DQ

Old Orchard Mews

HP42HZ

Curlew Close

HP42JT

Victoria Road

HP42JJ

Briarway

HP43DH

Charles Street

HP42FZ

Townsend Gate

HP42DF

High Street

HP42LQ

Lombardy Drive

HP43AB

Chesham Road

HP43AF

Chesham Road

HP42GJ

Berkhamsted East

HP42NX

Fieldway

HP42LE

Hillside Gardens

HP42DJ

High Street

HP43AN

Chesham Road

HP42LD

Cedar Way

HP42HL

Hilltop Road

HP42LA

Cedar Road

HP42DE

High Street

HP42DG

High Street

HP43EL

Kitsbury Terrace

HP41AJ

High Street

HP41AL

High Street

HP43DR

Doctors Commons Road

HP12RT

Sugar Lane

HP42DA

Highfield Road

HP43HA

Prince Edward Street

HP43EJ

Cross Oak Road

HP43HD

High Street

HP41FD

High Street

HP42HX

Robin Hill

HP43BH

Kings Road

HP41AD

High Street

HP42WG

Costins Walk

HP42JQ

Woodlands Avenue

HP43DD

Torrington Road

HP43DJ

Charles Street

HP42JF

High Street

HP42NP

Upper Hall Park

HP42BP

High Street

HP42NZ

Old Mill Gardens

HP43BQ

Clarence Road

HP42JL

Chestnut Drive

HP42HH

Pheasant Close

HP43AS

Clarence Road

HP43EE

Kitsbury Terrace

HP43HB

High Street

HP41AA

Boxwell Road

HP42JG

Coram Close

HP43EQ

Middle Road

HP42LF

Hillside Gardens

HP43BD

Kings Road

HP42FU

Townsend Gate

HP42DP

Priory Court

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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