Postcode HP4 3PH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Normandy Drive Play Area.
Berkhamsted West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Berkhamsted West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.1% 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 296 ft away from HP4 3PH.
Berkhamsted West near HP4 3PH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Berkhamsted | N/A | Walking directions to Berkhamsted |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Normandy Drive Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Normandy Drive Play Area |
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP4 3PH.
In the HP4 3PH postcode area, located within Berkhamsted West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP4 3PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westfield Stores | 44-46 Westfield Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3PW | Walking directions to Westfield Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop | 19 Tresco Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3JZ | Walking directions to Top Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Shop | 60 Gossoms End, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DF | Walking directions to The Village Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 345 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 135-137 High Street South, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3PH, 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 3PH records about 50 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 3PH in Berkhamsted West is £810,000 (about £596 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to HP4 3PH, including Westfield Primary School (Requires improvement), Egerton-Rothesay School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP4 3PH is Berkhamsted, about 1,535 m away.
HP4 3PH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,519 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 3PH 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.