Postcode HP4 1QE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ashridge ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Northchurch & Potten End area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northchurch & Potten End is £72,193 per year. The nearest station is Berkhamsted, about 3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Northchurch & Potten End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Northchurch & Potten End has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northchurch & Potten End is £72,193 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP4 1QE.
Northchurch & Potten End near HP4 1QE 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £1,140,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Ashridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £297,000 up to £3,675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £1,275,000 | £576 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £980,000 | £599 |
| Terraced | 5 | £585,000 | £525 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,225,000 | £580,000 | £445,000 |
| 2017 | £1,262,500 | £765,000 | £635,000 |
| 2018 | £935,000 | £567,000 | £525,000 |
| 2019 | £1,100,000 | £652,500 | £600,000 |
| 2020 | £1,252,500 | £685,000 | £550,000 |
| 2021 | £1,389,716 | £795,000 | £740,000 |
| 2022 | £1,542,000 | £1,156,250 | £514,500 |
| 2023 | £1,122,500 | £686,500 | £695,000 |
| 2024 | £1,200,000 | £610,000 | £640,000 |
| 2025 | £1,375,000 | £980,000 | £585,000 |
| 2026 | £1,350,000 | £1,395,000 | £297,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £366 | £513 | £386 |
| 2017 | £513 | £469 | £628 |
| 2018 | £518 | £598 | £503 |
| 2019 | £460 | £555 | £582 |
| 2020 | £532 | £574 | £599 |
| 2021 | £614 | £735 | £546 |
| 2022 | £641 | £649 | £641 |
| 2023 | £553 | £582 | £469 |
| 2024 | £696 | £581 | £768 |
| 2025 | £614 | £503 | £608 |
| 2026 | £623 | £665 | £476 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the HP4 1QE postcode area, located within Northchurch & Potten End, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding |
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 1QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry Douris
Ashridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Victoria Collins
Harpenden and Berkhamsted - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP4 1QE records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 1QE in Northchurch & Potten End is £1,140,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to HP4 1QE, including Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP4 1QE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,606 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 1QE is Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Douris (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.