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Berkhamsted West

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About

Berkhamsted West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town, bordered by the Grand Union Canal and the Chiltern Hills. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, alongside local shops and schools. Its layout is defined by several main roads connecting it to the town centre and the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside.

A notable local landmark is the historic Berkhamsted Castle, whose earthworks form part of the western boundary. The area provides direct access to the canal towpath and the National Trust's Ashridge Estate, offering woodland walks. The presence of the castle grounds and the proximity to these green spaces are central to the area's character.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkhamsted West is £80,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Berkhamsted West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Berkhamsted West is home to around 6,537 people, with a population density of about 2,658.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted West Population
6,537
Population density
2,658.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.9(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.63(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-42%)
Burglary
3.21(+15%)
Vehicle crime
2.75(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,650
86.43%
Other White
321
4.91%
Irish
105
1.61%
Indian
87
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
1.19%
Total population: 6,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,648
53.06%
Level 3 (A level)
619
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
11.68%
No qualifications
528
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
358
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 4,991

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
940
36.58%
Owns outright
851
33.11%
Social rents from council
436
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
7.2%
Other social rented
101
3.93%
Total households: 2,570

Property prices in Berkhamsted West

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £707,675 in Berkhamsted West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berkhamsted West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£676,250
Terraced7£898,750
Detached26£1,150,000
Flats23£355,000

10 years median price trend in Berkhamsted West

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

All postcodes in Berkhamsted West

HP43JF

Gilbert Way

HP43JY

Bourne Road

HP43JD

Greenway

HP42SZ

Chesham Road

HP43UR

Wayfarers Park

HP43BS

Kingsdale Road

HP43GB

Marlin End

HP43PY

Valley Road

HP41FP

High Street

HP41SX

Brook Lane

HP43JE

Greenway

HP43PL

Durrants Lane

HP43BB

Gresham Court

HP43EH

Cross Oak Road

HP43JP

Berkhamsted West

HP43JG

Shrublands Avenue

HP43JJ

Greystoke Close

HP41DL

Gossoms Ryde

HP43QB

Midcot Way

HP43PR

Loxley Road

HP43LA

Tresco Road

HP43JN

Cross Oak Road

HP43FY

Newbury Grove

HP43TN

Archive Mews

HP43YF

Graemesdyke Road

HP43PZ

Valley Road

HP43LZ

Graemesdyke Road

HP43NL

Barncroft Road

HP41DQ

Eddy Street

HP43UG

Old Meadow Close

HP43BL

Ashlyns Road

HP41FG

Sheldon Way

HP43JA

Anglefield Road

HP43LU

Kilfillan Park

HP43PT

Salter's Close

HP43JZ

Tresco Road

HP41HU

High Street

HP41FJ

Stag Lane

HP41DF

Gossoms End

HP43BU

Ashlyns Court

HP41EQ

Gossoms Ryde

HP43QD

Lochnell Road

Data Sources

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