HP4 Postcode District
HP4 is the Postcode District for Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire
The HP4 postcode district is located in the HP Hemel Hempstead postal area, HP4 has a population of 24,811 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 23.09 square miles (59.79 square kilometres or 14,774.39 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of HP4. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of HP4
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District overview
In the HP4 postcode district, the primary settlement is Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, with the highest count. Other significant settlements include Dagnall in Buckinghamshire, Frithsden, Little Gaddesden, Northchurch, Potten End, and Ringshall. The post town for the district is Berkhamsted, also located in Hertfordshire. The county for Berkhamsted is Hertfordshire in England.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector HP4 1, covers Berkhamsted and Little Gaddesden in Hertfordshire.
The sector HP4 2, covers Berkhamsted and Potten End in Hertfordshire.
The sector HP4 3, covers Berkhamsted and Northchurch in Hertfordshire.
The sector HP4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BERKHAMSTED.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dacorum District (B) (720 postal codes), and finally, the Buckinghamshire area (22 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tring | 4.08 | W |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4.76 | ESE |
| Chesham | 6.13 | SSW |
| Dunstable | 7.16 | NNE |
| Wendover | 7.73 | WSW |
| Amersham | 7.86 | SSW |
| Houghton Regis | 8.42 | NNE |
| Luton | 9.03 | NE |
| Harpenden | 9.24 | ENE |
| Chorleywood | 9.39 | SSE |
| Leighton Buzzard | 9.75 | NNW |
| St Albans | 10.10 | ESE |
| Aylesbury | 10.61 | W |
| Rickmansworth | 11.13 | SSE |
| Watford | 11.77 | SE |
| Princes Risborough | 12.17 | WSW |
| Beaconsfield | 12.72 | SSW |
| Radlett | 12.89 | ESE |
| Bushey | 13.19 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 786
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 199 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 2 | 194 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 128 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 78 |
| Potten End | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 2 | 39 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 35 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 18 |
| Dagnall | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 16 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 11 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 9 |
| Dudswell | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 7 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 7 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 5 |
| Ringshall | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 5 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 4 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 2 | 4 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 3 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 3 |
| Dagnall | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 3 |
| Dudswell | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 2 |
| Northchurch | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 2 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 2 | 2 |
| Ringshall | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 2 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 3 | 1 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| BERKHAMSTED | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Little Heath | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 2 | 1 |
| Ringshall | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Potten End | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Frithsden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
| Little Gaddesden | BERKHAMSTED | HP4 1 | 1 |
Street list for HP4
CORNFIELD CRESCENT
LIMIT HOME PARK, Northchurch, Hertfordshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 10322391
MEADOW CROFT
LIMIT HOME PARK, Northchurch, Hertfordshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 10340136
NETTLEDEN ROAD NORTH
Minor roadLITTLE GADDESDEN, Berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire
Minor Road
USRN: 10325140
NETTLEDEN ROAD NORTH
Minor roadLITTLE GADDESDEN, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Minor Road
USRN: 10325140
THE GROVELLS
HUDNALL COMMON, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 10340210
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WATER LANE | 89 |
| WATER LANE | 89 |
| ST JOHNS WELL LANE | 72 |
| ST JOHNS WELL LANE | 72 |
| HIGH STREET A4251 | 67 |
| HIGH STREET A4251 | 67 |
| HIGH STREET A4251 | 67 |
| CHURCH LANE | 59 |
| CHURCH LANE | 59 |
| PARK RISE | 55 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 926 |
| Shoplifting | 307 |
| Vehicle crime | 253 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 236 |
| Burglary | 215 |
| Other theft | 211 |
| Public order | 116 |
| Other crime | 71 |
| Drugs | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BERKHAMSTED | 145 | HP4 1AD | View map | |
| LOWER KINGS ROAD | BERKHAMSTED | 31 | HP4 2AE | View map | |
| GOSSOMS END | BERKHAMSTED | 7 | HP4 1DF | View map |
Schools in the district
Bridgewater Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridle Way , Billet Lane , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 1ES
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Bettridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Little Gaddesden , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 1NX
Headteacher: Mrs Lorna Elkes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Dagnall VA Church of England School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Road South , Berkhamsted , Dagnall
Postcode: HP4 1QX
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Fleet
Ofsted rating: Good
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Swing Gate Lane , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 2LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Francesca Gallagher (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Potten End CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Potten End , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 2QY
Headteacher: Mrs Denise Kennedy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Swing Gate Lane , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 2RP
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ashlyns School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Chesham Road , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3AH
Headteacher: Mr James Shapland (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Prince Edward Street , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3HA
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Roberts (Executive Head)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greenway , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3LF
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Little (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crossways , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3NH
Headteacher: Mrs Katharine Ellwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durrants Lane , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3PJ
Headteacher: Miss Emma Leach (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northchurch , Berkhamsted
Postcode: HP4 3QZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Osborne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admiral House Dental Practice | 117 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | 22 Kings Road (dental Surgery) | 22 KINGS ROAD, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 3BD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 20A LOWER KINGS ROAD, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2AB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Mark Sher And Associates | 301 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Manor Street Surgery | ANNANDALE HSE, MANOR STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2DL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01442 875936 |
| 2 | Gossoms End Surgery | VICTORY ROAD, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1DL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01442 866148 |
| 3 | Berkhamsted Surgery | VICTORY ROAD, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1DL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 192 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTEAD, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 3AP | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Hubert Figg Pharmacy | 90 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 2BW | PHARMACY | Call 01442 863980 |
| 3 | Hh Dickman Chemist | 224 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1BB | PHARMACY | Call 01442 864885 |
| 4 | Acorn Pharmacy | 256 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1AQ | PHARMACY | Call 01442 863978 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyecare | 193 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | David Paul Opticians | 236 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (berkhamstead) | 242 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1AG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vision Express (berkhamsted) | 188 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 3AP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,208,732 | 82 | £1,199,137 | 119 | £1,222,788 | 104 | £1,198,843 | 130 |
| Semi-detached | £770,718 | 61 | £689,945 | 83 | £708,185 | 86 | £727,987 | 86 |
| Terraced | £637,990 | 96 | £613,486 | 122 | £580,023 | 86 | £586,716 | 122 |
| Flats | £369,950 | 86 | £384,366 | 104 | £398,272 | 69 | £373,284 | 100 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Berkhamsted
CRS Code: BKM
Operator: LN
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.25
Average Driving Distance: 8.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 691
M1 J6A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.75
Average Driving Distance: 10.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 101
M25 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.16
Average Driving Distance: 12.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 570
M25 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.18
Average Driving Distance: 9.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 14
M1 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.09
Average Driving Distance: 9.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 70
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.10
Average Driving Distance: 11.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 52
M1 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.19
Average Driving Distance: 11.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.31
Average Driving Distance: 11.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M25 J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.84
Average Driving Distance: 15.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 9
M1 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.62
Average Driving Distance: 11.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 98
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| HP4 1 | Berkhamsted Delivery Office |
| HP4 2 | Berkhamsted Delivery Office |
| HP4 3 | Berkhamsted Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| H | P | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| H | P | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashridge Estate | Other | Other | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the HP4 postal code is BERKHAMSTED followed by Northchurch, and Potten End.
The HP4 Postcode shares a border with LU6 (DUNSTABLE, Eaton Bray, Edlesborough), HP1 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Great Gaddesden, Water End), HP23 (TRING, Wigginton, Long Marston) and HP5 (CHESHAM, Ashley Green, Bellingdon).
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