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HP4

BERKHAMSTED

Hertfordshire, South East, England

HP4 covers BERKHAMSTED in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £727,670
1yr change ▼ 2.2%
Crime 53% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£727,670

▼ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

154% above national avg

Crime Rate

37.9/1,000

▼ 1.0% vs previous year

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

53% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

69 Mbps

Property Prices in HP4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP4 is £727,670, which is 42% above the Hertfordshire average of £513,810.

Properties in HP4 cost 153.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP4 have fallen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,099,705 22
Semi-detached £764,423 26
Terraced £672,624 34
Flat £457,384 0
All types £727,670 104

5-Year Price History

£714K £718K £722K £726K £730K 2025 2026

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Crime & Safety in HP4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 37.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP4 has a crime rate well 53% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP4 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Westfield Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Greenway Primary and Nursery School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Potten End CofE Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

38

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP4 are 69.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 34% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

69.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.3 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

41%

Ultrafast Coverage

34%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP4 is collected by Hemel Hempstead Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP4 — BERKHAMSTED

Area Summary

HP4 (BERKHAMSTED) offers above-average property prices (£727,670, 154% above national average), low crime (53% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (69 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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