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Berkhamsted West

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About

Berkhamsted West ward lies on the western side of the historic market town of Berkhamsted, within the Dacorum district. The area is characterised by residential streets, with housing ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments. It contains local shops and services along the main routes, serving the immediate community. The Grand Union Canal forms a distinct boundary to the east, separating it from the town centre.

The ward includes a significant portion of the Ashridge Estate, a large area of woodland and chalk downland managed by the National Trust. This provides extensive public access to open countryside directly from the urban edge. Residential areas are situated on the lower slopes rising from the canal, with views often oriented towards the surrounding Chiltern Hills. The local infrastructure supports several schools and community facilities within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Berkhamsted West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 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 2,663.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkhamsted West Population
6,537
Population density
2,663.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.19(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-22%)
Burglary
3.37(+21%)
Vehicle crime
3.21(-29%)
Other theft
2.6(-53%)
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 qualifications or above
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £672,500 in Berkhamsted West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,075,000.

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
Detached18£1,200,000
Flats21£355,000
Semi-Detached17£685,000
Terraced8£840,000

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

HP43PQ

Edlyn Close

HP43LA

Tresco Road

HP43LG

Orchard Avenue

HP43NA

Cross Oak Road

HP41DW

Belton Road

HP42SZ

Chesham Road

HP43FY

Newbury Grove

HP43PY

Valley Road

HP43QD

Lochnell Road

HP43XZ

Oaklands

HP41SX

Brook Lane

HP43HT

West Road

HP43YE

Graemesdyke Road

HP41FE

Birtchnell Close

HP41FF

Sheldon Way

HP43PE

Douglas Gardens

HP43NF

Tower Close

HP41DL

Gossoms Ryde

HP43LF

Greenway

HP43PS

Loxley Road

HP43HP

Larch Rise

HP41DJ

Gossoms End

HP43JS

Verney Close

HP43AR

Blegberry Gardens

HP43JJ

Greystoke Close

HP43JT

Ashridge Rise

HP43JY

Bourne Road

HP43DP

Cecily Close

HP41DN

Riverside Gardens

HP43LS

High Street

HP41DB

Gossoms End

HP43HY

Shrublands Road

HP43NG

Shootersway

HP41HL

Billet Lane

HP43NE

Oxfield Close

HP41DQ

Eddy Street

HP43BX

Ballinger Court

HP43JZ

Tresco Road

HP43AQ

High Street

HP43LB

Ridgeway

HP43LN

Hillmead

HP43PH

Dorset Close

HP41FG

Sheldon Way

HP43BB

Gresham Court

HP43BP

Kings Road

HP43LD

Ridgeway

HP43FQ

St Francis Close

HP43UT

Lane End

HP43UU

Balcary Gardens

HP43LQ

Finch Road

HP43NR

Chalet Close

HP43NU

Torwood Close

HP43PX

Moore Road

HP43YF

Graemesdyke Road

HP43JR

Chiltern Close

HP43JF

Gilbert Way

HP43NW

Shootersway Lane

HP43PP

Chaucer Close

HP43HX

Shrublands Road

HP43PL

Durrants Lane

HP43EB

Charlotte Close

HP43JG

Shrublands Avenue

HP43JU

Bourne Road

HP41AT

High Street

HP41EQ

Gossoms Ryde

HP43GB

Marlin End

HP43PN

Westfield Road

HP43QB

Midcot Way

HP41FH

Sheldon Way

HP43LL

The Hawthorns

HP43PJ

Durrants Lane

HP43EH

Cross Oak Road

HP43JA

Anglefield Road

HP43LP

Gossoms End

HP43LZ

Graemesdyke Road

HP43LW

Red Lodge Gardens

HP43UR

Wayfarers Park

HP43JB

Cross Oak Road

HP43NZ

Coppins Close

HP43BW

Upper Ashlyns Road

HP43JE

Greenway

HP41FB

Nash Close

HP43BN

Ashlyns Road

HP43LR

Gossoms End

HP43NN

Shootersway

HP43NX

Shootersway Park

HP43PA

Coombe Gardens

HP43PW

Westfield Road

HP43ND

Shootersway

HP41FL

Stag Lane

HP43HR

Marlin Copse

HP43JH

Shrublands Avenue

HP43JN

Cross Oak Road

HP43RY

Larchmoor Gardens

HP43UG

Old Meadow Close

HP43YS

The Spinney

HP41AR

Riverside Gardens

HP43NS

Winston Gardens

HP43BL

Ashlyns Road

HP43NJ

Shootersway

Data Sources

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