Postcode insights

HP4 1QE

Hudnall Lane

Ashridge

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Detailed insights for HP4 1QE

Overview

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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Northchurch & Potten End has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Northchurch & Potten End is £72,193 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP4 1QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Northchurch & Potten End near HP4 1QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Berkhamsted located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
472.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.06(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-3%)
Burglary
5.3(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.53(-69%)
Other theft
3.53(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
94.08%
Other White
9
2.96%
Irish
4
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
53.33%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.33%
No qualifications
27
10.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.67%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.58%
Social rents from council
25
20.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Ashridge

Median price£1,140,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£910K – £1.4M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£1,275,000£576
Semi-Detached5£980,000£599
Terraced5£585,000£525

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashridge in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the HP4 1QE postcode area, located within Northchurch & Potten End, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP4 1QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryLittle Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP4 1QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Terry Douris

Ashridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Victoria Collins

Harpenden and Berkhamsted - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarpenden and BerkhamstedE14001268
WardAshridgeE05004695
ParishLittle GaddesdenE04004704
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northchurch & Potten EndE02004861
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 006BE01023356
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP4 1QE

Is HP4 1QE (Northchurch & Potten End) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near HP4 1QE?

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.

What schools are near HP4 1QE?

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.

How deprived is the area around HP4 1QE?

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).

Who represents HP4 1QE (Northchurch & Potten End) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.