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Berkhamsted South

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About

Berkhamsted South sits on the western side of the Grand Union Canal, with the River Bulbourne flowing through it. The area is largely residential, characterised by streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern developments. Its layout is defined by the main railway line to the north and the canal to the east, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel.

The high street and main retail area are located north of the canal, but this southern part has its own local shops and schools. A notable local feature is the Rex, a restored 1930s art deco cinema that operates as an independent film venue and restaurant. Green spaces include the canal towpath and the playing fields of several local schools.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkhamsted South is £80,991 per year. There are 5 schools in Berkhamsted South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Berkhamsted South is home to around 5,875 people, with a population density of about 1,127.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted South Population
5,875
Population density
1,127.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.53(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.3(+24%)
Vehicle crime
4.77(+8%)
Other theft
4.43(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,065
86.27%
Other White
315
5.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
1.38%
Irish
73
1.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.78%
Total population: 5,871

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,460
53.17%
Level 3 (A level)
574
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
549
11.87%
No qualifications
480
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
336
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 4,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
851
35.91%
Owns outright
816
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
13.59%
Social rents from council
318
13.42%
Other forms of private rent
33
1.39%
Total households: 2,370

Property prices in Berkhamsted South

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Berkhamsted South area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berkhamsted South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached15£730,000
Detached7£1,275,000
Terraced29£568,000
Flats20£347,500

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted South

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

All postcodes in Berkhamsted South

HP43AL

Chesham Road

HP42RP

Swing Gate Lane

HP43DZ

Montague Road

HP43DG

Charles Street

HP41AA

Boxwell Road

HP42ND

London Road

HP43HZ

Cross Oak Road

HP43EA

Kitsbury Road

HP42HB

Hawk Place

HP43YL

Clarence Road

HP41AE

Elm Grove

HP42DP

Priory Court

HP43DJ

Charles Street

HP43AG

Chesham Road

HP42HQ

Pheasant Close

HP43DY

Montague Road

HP42LP

Curtis Way

HP42BX

High Street

HP12RT

Sugar Lane

HP42JT

Victoria Road

HP42DD

Highfield Road

HP42NL

Hall Park Gate

HP42NH

Hall Park Hill

HP41FD

High Street

HP43EZ

Prince Edward Street

HP42HY

Kestrel Close

HP42HJ

Falcon Ridge

HP43AZ

Chesham Road

HP43ET

Boxwell Road

HP43DB

Torrington Road

HP42HX

Robin Hill

HP42HZ

Curlew Close

HP42ST

Chesham Road

HP42LJ

Swing Gate Lane

HP42LF

Hillside Gardens

HP43DT

Montague Road

HP42NN

Garden Field Lane

HP42LW

Greene Walk

HP42DR

Priory Gardens

HP42NP

Upper Hall Park

HP43HA

Prince Edward Street

HP42RR

Bullbeggars Lane

HP42LS

London Road

HP42JP

Oak Drive

HP43DS

Montague Road

HP43HL

High Street

HP42JH

Woodlands Avenue

HP43DH

Charles Street

HP42LL

Swing Gate Lane

HP43AS

Clarence Road

HP42DQ

Old Orchard Mews

HP43EF

Hamilton Road

HP42NR

Upper Hall Park

HP42HW

Hilltop Road

HP42DS

Priory Gardens

HP42HL

Hilltop Road

HP43FW

Cowper Road

HP41AF

Elm Grove

HP43BG

Doctor's Commons Road

HP42LN

Swing Gate Lane

HP43ED

Cowper Road

HP43DN

Doctors Commons Road

HP42HG

Beech Drive

HP43BZ

Pine Close

HP42NJ

Hall Park Gate

HP43AA

Chesham Road

HP42NY

Fieldway

HP43ES

Park View Road

HP41BW

High Street

HP43EN

Lincoln Court

HP43DA

Cowper Road

HP42LR

Captains Walk

HP43EJ

Cross Oak Road

HP43BD

Kings Road

HP43EE

Kitsbury Terrace

HP42JL

Chestnut Drive

HP43FU

Birch Place

HP42NW

Upper Hall Park

HP43DE

Cowper Road

HP43HH

High Street

HP42NX

Fieldway

HP42LE

Hillside Gardens

HP43BT

Beechcroft

HP43HB

High Street

HP42GJ

Berkhamsted East

HP43AF

Chesham Road

HP42DF

High Street

HP12RU

London Road

HP43EX

Boxwell Road

HP42HN

Hilltop Road

HP42JR

Holly Drive

HP42GE

Ashlyns Grove

HP43DU

North Road

HP43HD

High Street

HP41AL

High Street

HP43DX

North Road

HP42DA

Highfield Road

HP43EW

Montague Road

HP43DW

Doctors Commons Road

HP42NU

Hall Park

Data Sources

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