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HP4

BERKHAMSTED

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP4 covers BERKHAMSTED in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £772,183
1yr change ▼ 0.8%
Crime 70% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£772,183

▼ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

169% above national avg

Crime Rate

24.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

70% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

239 Mbps

Property Prices in HP4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP4 is £772,183, which is 35% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP4 cost 169.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP4 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,207,901 301
Semi-detached £709,235 228
Terraced £613,632 301
Flat £384,286 257
All types £772,183 1134

5-Year Price History

£756K £767K £777K £788K £799K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP4

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

With 24.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP4 has a crime rate well 70% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.7 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 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP4 are 239.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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239.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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 (£772,183, 169% above national average), low crime (70% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (239 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP4 BERKHAMSTED

What is the average house price in HP4 BERKHAMSTED?
The average house price in HP4 (BERKHAMSTED) is £772,183, based on 1134 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 169% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.
Is HP4 BERKHAMSTED a safe area to live?
Crime in HP4 is significantly below the national average (24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP4 BERKHAMSTED?
The population of HP4 (BERKHAMSTED) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP4?
The average broadband download speed in HP4 is 239 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP4 BERKHAMSTED?
There are 15 schools in or near HP4. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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