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Berkhamsted Town

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About

Berkhamsted is a market town situated in the valley of the River Bulbourne, within the Chiltern Hills. The Grand Union Canal runs through its centre, with historic narrowboats often moored along the towpath. The town's linear High Street follows the route of the old Roman road, Akeman Street.

The ruins of Berkhamsted Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress, stand at the edge of the town centre. Local commerce is focused along the High Street, with independent shops and traditional inns. The surrounding landscape includes the Ashridge Estate, with its area of ancient woodland and commons.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkhamsted Town is £76,491 per year. There are 1 schools in Berkhamsted Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Berkhamsted Town is home to around 6,371 people, with a population density of about 1,245.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted Town Population
6,371
Population density
1,245.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-50%)
Shoplifting
11.46(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-21%)
Other theft
5.49(0%)
Burglary
5.18(+86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,562
87.3%
Other White
327
5.13%
Irish
99
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
91
1.43%
Indian
62
0.97%
Total population: 6,371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,919
55.72%
Level 3 (A level)
699
13.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
594
11.34%
No qualifications
426
8.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
334
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,226
42.36%
Owns with a mortgage
970
33.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
16.45%
Other social rented
83
2.87%
Social rents from council
69
2.38%
Total households: 2,894

Property prices in Berkhamsted Town

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £609,750 in Berkhamsted Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berkhamsted Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£700,000
Terraced40£619,750
Flats33£325,000
Detached26£802,500

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted Town

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

All postcodes in Berkhamsted Town

HP41JE

Gaveston Drive

HP42PU

Brackenhill

HP42BU

The Hall Walk

HP41JY

Dorriens Croft

HP42GW

Benningfield Gardens

HP42AH

Broadwater

HP42XF

High Street

HP41FQ

Brownlow Road

HP41HP

Bridgewater Road

HP42EA

Chapel Street

HP41JF

Gaveston Drive

HP41AQ

High Street

HP42EQ

George Street

HP49FE

High Street

HP42ER

Bank Mill

HP41TF

Grayling Court

HP42BG

Alsford Wharf

HP42PE

The Cedars

HP41BE

High Street

HP41HR

Castle Hill Close

HP42FS

Little Bridge Road

HP42EY

Station Road

HP41SB

Careys Croft

HP41DS

Dell Field Close

HP42PA

Shenstone Hill

HP41JJ

Delahay Rise

HP42EG

George Street

HP42JU

Greenes Court

HP41EG

Northbridge Road

HP41DX

Dell Field Avenue

HP42BN

Manor Street

HP41DZ

Meadow Road

HP41FS

Rosewell Mews

HP42QD

Berkhamsted Hill

HP49FR

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42NZ

Old Mill Gardens

HP41HQ

Berkhamsted Place

HP41EY

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42EF

Gravel Path

HP42ED

Bedford Street

HP41HX

Park Street

HP43SA

High Street

HP42PH

Gravel Path

HP49DR

High Street

HP42FF

Manor Street

HP41HN

Bridgewater Road

HP42WF

Robertson Road

HP42EL

William Street

HP42WE

Cooper Way

HP42GP

Britwell Drive

HP41DU

Egerton Road

HP42FX

New Manor Croft

HP41JT

Eleanor Close

HP41JU

Castle Hill

HP41JG

Trevelyan Way

HP42ET

Ellesmere Road

HP41TH

Peacocks Close

HP43AT

High Street

HP41ZZ

High Street

HP42WD

Robertson Road

HP42BJ

Manor Close

HP42FE

Ravens Lane

HP41JZ

Mortain Drive

HP42PR

Beech Hill Court

HP41FN

Cowslip Meadow

HP41HJ

Castle Hill Avenue

HP41BB

High Street

HP43AP

High Street

HP42BL

High Street

HP41TD

Emperor Close

HP41EU

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42BQ

Castle Street

HP42NA

Londrina Terrace

HP42BS

High Street

HP49FQ

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42PD

Gilpins Ride

HP42GY

Benningfield Gardens

HP41DT

Egerton Road

HP42NT

Bank Mill Lane

HP41HF

Castle Hill

HP41JB

Bridgewater Road

HP42AE

Lower Kings Road

HP49FN

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41BY

Long View

HP42WG

Costins Walk

HP42NB

London Road

HP42PN

Meadway

HP42FZ

Townsend Gate

HP49FP

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42HA

Canal Court

HP42AF

Lower Kings Road

HP42EE

Holliday Street

HP42XT

Grantham Mews

HP42NS

Bank Mill Lane

HP42DW

Castle Street

HP49FD

High Street

HP42EZ

Station Road

HP42AZ

Wilderness

HP41JA

South Park Gardens

HP42FU

Townsend Gate

Data Sources

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