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Northchurch & Potten End

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About

Northchurch and Potten End are neighbouring settlements within the Dacorum district, situated to the west of Berkhamsted. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and areas of open countryside, with the Grand Union Canal running through Northchurch. Housing includes a blend of older cottages and more modern developments, set among roads that follow the local topography.

The landscape features woodland and common land, such as Northchurch Common and the meadows near the canal. A notable local landmark is the 12th-century St Mary's Church in Northchurch, which stands on a site of ancient Christian worship. The area maintains a quiet, village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to larger towns.

Area overview

On average Northchurch & Potten End has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northchurch & Potten End is £72,193 per year. There are 4 schools in Northchurch & Potten End: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northchurch & Potten End is home to around 5,532 people, with a population density of about 165.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northchurch & Potten End Population
5,532
Population density
165.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.57(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-41%)
Other theft
3.62(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.62(-44%)
Vehicle crime
3.43(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,959
89.59%
Other White
202
3.65%
Irish
90
1.63%
Indian
60
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.92%
Total population: 5,535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,137
46.78%
Level 3 (A level)
674
14.75%
No qualifications
594
13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
556
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
308
6.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,568

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,115
46.52%
Owns with a mortgage
771
32.17%
Social rents from council
192
8.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
172
7.18%
Other social rented
77
3.21%
Total households: 2,397

Property prices in Northchurch & Potten End

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £660,500 in Northchurch & Potten End area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northchurch & Potten End 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 Northchurch & Potten End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£1,037,500
Flats3£222,500
Semi-Detached10£660,500
Terraced19£450,000

10 years median price trend in Northchurch & Potten End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northchurch & Potten End.

All postcodes in Northchurch & Potten End

HP43YU

Cornfield Crescent

HP43RG

Duncombe Road

HP43SN

Home Farm

HP43TX

The Larches

HP43XG

Chapel Crofts

HP43TB

Hamberlins Lane

HP43YT

Meadowcroft

Data Sources

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