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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

HP41HQ

Berkhamsted Place

HP41JD

Murray Road

HP41SE

Crewe Curve

HP49ES

High Street

HP41EY

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42ER

Bank Mill

HP42HF

Castle Street

HP41TD

Emperor Close

HP42DX

Ravens Lane

HP42ES

Paxton Road

HP42EX

Ellesmere Road

HP42WD

Robertson Road

HP41DA

St Katherines Way

HP41EB

Meadow Road

HP41FQ

Brownlow Road

HP42EF

Gravel Path

HP42EG

George Street

HP42GX

Benningfield Gardens

HP42PS

White Hill Court

HP41LH

Castle Gateway

HP42BS

High Street

HP42EA

Chapel Street

HP42GF

Byways

HP41HH

Castle Hill

HP41JJ

Delahay Rise

HP42BY

High Street

HP42GP

Britwell Drive

HP42PL

Meadway

HP42WF

Robertson Road

HP43BA

Town Hall Arcade

HP41DR

Billet Lane

HP41JA

South Park Gardens

HP42JU

Greenes Court

HP41JN

Bridgewater Road

HP42EP

New Street

HP49FL

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41BT

Sayers Gardens

HP41DX

Dell Field Avenue

HP41EF

Northbridge Road

HP41JF

Gaveston Drive

HP41JH

Trevelyan Way

HP41JT

Eleanor Close

HP42EL

William Street

HP42NB

London Road

HP42EH

Cambridge Terrace

HP41BJ

High Street

HP41BX

Pages Croft

HP41JU

Castle Hill

HP42AG

Lower Kings Road

HP42FN

Lower Kings Road

HP42PT

Hunters Park

HP41EE

Bridgewater Road

HP41FS

Rosewell Mews

HP42AQ

Greene Field Road

HP42EB

Bridge Street

HP42PE

The Cedars

HP42WQ

Mcdougall Road

HP41EZ

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42NZ

Old Mill Gardens

HP42PH

Gravel Path

HP42WB

Robertson Road

HP49DW

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41DT

Egerton Road

HP42AA

Lower Kings Road

HP42EJ

George Street

HP41EG

Northbridge Road

HP42PG

Headlands Drive

HP42UA

Ravens Lane

HP42GT

Priestland Gardens

HP42WA

High Street

HP41BE

High Street

HP41TH

Peacocks Close

HP43AP

High Street

HP42AJ

Lower Kings Road

HP42BB

Ashlyns Grove

HP42PR

Beech Hill Court

HP41DY

Dell Field Avenue

HP41JR

Bridgewater Road

HP41ZZ

High Street

HP42HE

Castle Mews

HP42EU

Ellesmere Road

HP43FG

Water Lane

HP41DU

Egerton Road

HP41SD

Stanier Rise

HP42EY

Station Road

HP42GY

Benningfield Gardens

HP42PF

Gravel Path

HP41HR

Castle Hill Close

HP42FU

Townsend Gate

HP43SA

High Street

HP42DZ

Ravens Lane

HP41BU

Haynes Mead

HP42EZ

Station Road

HP42GA

Townsend Gate

HP41AG

High Street

HP42AH

Broadwater

HP42BP

High Street

HP42FE

Ravens Lane

HP41DZ

Meadow Road

HP41JS

Princes Close

Data Sources

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