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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 very low crime levels, with around 38 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
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
13.97(-55%)
Shoplifting
12.09(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.48(-27%)
Other theft
5.18(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.71(+4%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £567,500 in Berkhamsted Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,580,000.

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
Detached18£806,000
Flats33£325,000
Semi-Detached18£660,000
Terraced35£570,000

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

HP49FN

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41BL

High Street

HP42GR

Britwell Drive

HP42DT

Mill Street

HP42DW

Castle Street

HP42ED

Bedford Street

HP42FX

New Manor Croft

HP42FZ

Townsend Gate

HP42NT

Bank Mill Lane

HP42PA

Shenstone Hill

HP41HA

St Johns Well Lane

HP41ED

Bridgewater Road

HP41JE

Gaveston Drive

HP42AF

Lower Kings Road

HP42FF

Manor Street

HP42PU

Brackenhill

HP42BJ

Manor Close

HP42PJ

Gravel Path

HP41SA

Hill View

HP42EQ

George Street

HP41HN

Bridgewater Road

HP41BS

Bridle Way

HP41EA

Meadow Road

HP41TE

Admiral Way

HP42AX

Church Lane

HP42GB

Townsend Gate

HP49DR

High Street

HP41JX

Montgomerie Close

HP49DD

High Street

HP49FR

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42BA

Mill Street

HP42ET

Ellesmere Road

HP49EP

High Street

HP41JP

Dukes Way

HP42BW

High Street

HP41HZ

South Park Gardens

HP41JL

Meadow Road

HP42BL

High Street

HP42HA

Canal Court

HP42JE

Bridge Street

HP41DH

Springfield Road

HP41TA

Northbridge Road

HP42BU

The Hall Walk

HP42UB

The Wilderness

HP12RY

Pix Farm Lane

HP41AQ

High Street

HP41HT

High Street

HP41HY

Park Street

HP41TJ

Brimstone Walk

HP42GS

Britwell Drive

HP42UJ

Lanrick Copse

HP41HX

Park Street

HP42GW

Benningfield Gardens

HP49FP

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41ES

Bridle Way

HP42BN

Manor Street

HP41BY

Long View

HP42GZ

Benningfield Gardens

HP42BG

Alsford Wharf

HP41JW

Normandy Drive

HP42AS

Lower Kings Road

HP41BB

High Street

HP41EU

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP41HB

Brownlow Road

HP42DL

Manor Street

HP41HF

Castle Hill

HP41JQ

St Johns Well Court

HP42AL

Lower Kings Road

HP42EE

Holliday Street

HP42PQ

Gravel Path

HP41HP

Bridgewater Road

HP41TB

Tortoiseshell Way

HP42NA

Londrina Terrace

HP42PN

Meadway

HP49FQ

Berkhamsted Castle

HP49FD

High Street

HP49FE

High Street

HP41HJ

Castle Hill Avenue

HP42AZ

Wilderness

HP41EH

Northbridge Road

HP41JY

Dorriens Croft

HP42WE

Cooper Way

HP41HE

Castle Hill

HP41HS

High Street

HP41JZ

Mortain Drive

HP42AB

Lower Kings Road

HP42PP

Ivy House Lane

HP42QD

Berkhamsted Hill

HP41LJ

Brownlow Road

HP42HD

Waterside

HP42YD

Ravens Lane

HP43AT

High Street

HP41EX

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP41JG

Trevelyan Way

HP42AE

Lower Kings Road

HP42FW

Bank Mill

HP42NG

Berkhamsted East

HP42QB

The Common

HP42XT

Grantham Mews

HP41DS

Dell Field Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.