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Berkhamsted Town

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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted Town Population

6,371

Population density

1,245.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,562

87.3%

Other White

327

5.13%

Irish

1.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.43%

Indian

0.97%

Total population: 6,371

Economics

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

Owns outright

1,226

42.36%

Owns with a mortgage

970

33.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

476

16.45%

Other social rented

2.87%

Social rents from council

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£806,000	£694,750	£752,500	£1,141,250	£1,342,000
Flats	33	£325,000	£238,500	£275,000	£410,000	£659,000
Semi-Detached	18	£660,000	£486,875	£567,500	£818,089	£877,700
Terraced	35	£570,000	£450,000	£470,000	£682,500	£896,750

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted Town

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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