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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

HP41TE

Admiral Way

HP49DW

Berkhamsted Castle

HP42GS

Britwell Drive

HP42PP

Ivy House Lane

HP42AG

Lower Kings Road

HP41LH

Castle Gateway

HP42DL

Manor Street

HP42HF

Castle Street

HP41DH

Springfield Road

HP41JS

Princes Close

HP41TB

Tortoiseshell Way

HP41TA

Northbridge Road

HP42WB

Robertson Road

HP41DA

St Katherines Way

HP42GX

Benningfield Gardens

HP42PJ

Gravel Path

HP41BJ

High Street

HP42GT

Priestland Gardens

HP42AJ

Lower Kings Road

HP12RY

Pix Farm Lane

HP42GU

Whybrow Gardens

HP42BY

High Street

HP49ES

High Street

HP42DX

Ravens Lane

HP49FL

Berkhamsted Castle

HP41ES

Bridle Way

HP42FT

High Street

HP41ED

Bridgewater Road

HP42HD

Waterside

HP42JE

Bridge Street

HP42PT

Hunters Park

HP41AG

High Street

HP41HH

Castle Hill

HP42PG

Headlands Drive

HP41HS

High Street

HP41EH

Northbridge Road

HP41HT

High Street

HP41SA

Hill View

HP41DR

Billet Lane

HP42GR

Britwell Drive

HP42AB

Lower Kings Road

HP41JD

Murray Road

HP42PB

Millfield

HP42AS

Lower Kings Road

HP41SE

Crewe Curve

HP41SF

Connaught Gardens

HP42GZ

Benningfield Gardens

HP42WA

High Street

HP42EP

New Street

HP42DT

Mill Street

HP42FW

Bank Mill

HP42EH

Cambridge Terrace

HP41JR

Bridgewater Road

HP41HB

Brownlow Road

HP41BS

Bridle Way

HP41HY

Park Street

HP42AX

Church Lane

HP42AL

Lower Kings Road

HP42BP

High Street

HP41BZ

Beckets Square

HP42GF

Byways

HP42EX

Ellesmere Road

HP42GB

Townsend Gate

HP42FN

Lower Kings Road

HP41EZ

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP41LJ

Brownlow Road

HP42BB

Ashlyns Grove

HP41BT

Sayers Gardens

HP42HE

Castle Mews

HP41SD

Stanier Rise

HP42EJ

George Street

HP42BW

High Street

HP41EA

Meadow Road

HP41EX

Chiltern Park Avenue

HP42DZ

Ravens Lane

HP41BU

Haynes Mead

HP41JQ

St Johns Well Court

HP41JW

Normandy Drive

HP41AH

High Street

HP41HZ

South Park Gardens

HP42PS

White Hill Court

HP42EU

Ellesmere Road

HP41HA

St Johns Well Lane

HP42ES

Paxton Road

HP42PF

Gravel Path

HP42GA

Townsend Gate

HP41BX

Pages Croft

HP42QB

The Common

HP41JX

Montgomerie Close

HP49DD

High Street

HP49EP

High Street

HP41EB

Meadow Road

HP41EF

Northbridge Road

HP42EB

Bridge Street

HP42EN

Bedford Street

HP42EW

George Street

HP41JN

Bridgewater Road

HP42NG

Berkhamsted East

HP42AA

Lower Kings Road

HP42AQ

Greene Field Road

Data Sources

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