Postcode HP4 1HU is located in an urban city, within the Berkhamsted West ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Berkhamsted West area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Berkhamsted West is £80,400 per year. The nearest station is Berkhamsted, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Canal Fields park.
Berkhamsted West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Berkhamsted West has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Berkhamsted West is £80,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from HP4 1HU.
Berkhamsted West near HP4 1HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Berkhamsted located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Berkhamsted | N/A | Walking directions to Berkhamsted |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canal Fields park | Medium | Walking directions to Canal Fields park |
| 0.4 mi | Butts Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Butts Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £810,000 (about £596 per square foot) in Berkhamsted West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £1,215,000 | £635 |
| Terraced | 7 | £730,000 | £673 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £665,000 | £570 |
| Flats | 19 | £300,000 | £419 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £812,500 | £374,000 | £490,000 | £574,000 |
| 2017 | £790,000 | £317,655 | £575,000 | £632,000 |
| 2018 | £1,050,000 | £386,475 | £642,750 | £657,500 |
| 2019 | £1,050,000 | £275,000 | £465,000 | £657,500 |
| 2020 | £1,195,000 | £335,000 | £500,000 | £630,000 |
| 2021 | £1,235,000 | £335,250 | £572,500 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £1,246,250 | £308,000 | £642,500 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £1,245,000 | £320,000 | £590,000 | £705,500 |
| 2024 | £1,377,500 | £317,075 | £610,000 | £755,000 |
| 2025 | £1,240,000 | £357,500 | £662,500 | £840,000 |
| 2026 | £1,100,000 | £262,500 | £615,000 | £730,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £503 | £479 | £499 | £503 |
| 2017 | £516 | £482 | £534 | £519 |
| 2018 | £535 | £553 | £541 | £512 |
| 2019 | £548 | £387 | £529 | £601 |
| 2020 | £553 | £487 | £547 | £581 |
| 2021 | £575 | £480 | £544 | £589 |
| 2022 | £658 | £409 | £609 | £613 |
| 2023 | £655 | £477 | £604 | £643 |
| 2024 | £673 | £531 | £567 | £698 |
| 2025 | £657 | £448 | £561 | £661 |
| 2026 | £601 | £406 | £570 | £673 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP4 1HU.
In the HP4 1HU postcode area, located within Berkhamsted West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP4 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 345 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 300 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1ZZ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | The Village Shop | 60 Gossoms End, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DF | Walking directions to The Village Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | St Johns Well Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Refill Pantry | 41 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamstead, HP4 2AB | Walking directions to Refill Pantry |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP4 1HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Jankowski
Berkhamsted West - Elected 24 Jul 2025
Victoria Collins
Harpenden and Berkhamsted - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP4 1HU records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HP4 1HU in Berkhamsted West is £810,000 (about £596 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to HP4 1HU, including St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Berkhamsted School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP4 1HU is Berkhamsted, about 729 m away.
HP4 1HU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Harpenden and Berkhamsted covering HP4 1HU is Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Jankowski (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.