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HP4 Area Report

Dacorum

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£674,377
Median Price
Postcode district (HP4)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (HP4)
8
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in HP4

Rental Yield
3.9
Price Growth
5.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
5.9
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (HP4)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

81
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 78
2025-05: 78
2025-06: 68
2025-07: 88
2025-08: 64
2025-09: 83
2025-10: 65
2025-11: 78
2025-12: 84
2026-01: 67
2026-02: 70
2026-03: 107
2025-042026-03

↑ 3% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Dacorum)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Dacorum has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
6
employment
7
education
6
health
7
crime
7
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Dacorum (the HPI is only published at LAD level). HP4 spans 3 local authorities; Dacorum is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the HP4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£466,224
Dacorum average
+4.9%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£947,169
Detached
£561,038
Semi-Detached
£430,527
Terraced
£270,217
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £188,071
01/12/2003: £195,122
01/12/2004: £217,032
01/12/2005: £214,836
01/12/2006: £236,344
01/12/2007: £264,386
01/12/2008: £224,773
01/12/2009: £233,275
01/12/2010: £249,483
01/12/2011: £248,219
01/12/2012: £255,809
01/12/2013: £270,135
01/12/2014: £303,827
01/12/2015: £355,841
01/12/2016: £380,424
01/12/2017: £388,859
01/12/2018: £392,446
01/12/2019: £386,047
01/12/2020: £405,986
01/12/2021: £423,266
01/12/2022: £447,370
01/12/2023: £429,394
01/12/2024: £444,293
01/12/2025: £466,224
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
2
Independent
8
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in HP4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,075,000
528 sales
Semi-detached
£655,000
390 sales
Terraced
£545,000
501 sales
Flat
£336,625
412 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Dacorum. For the headline HP4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.9%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Dacorum
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II*
1
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

35/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:244 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
788mm
Annual Rainfall
2703h
Sunshine/Year
21.4 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 13.1°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 85%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
93%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Berkhamsted Bowls ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Isalie LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Rialize Childcare at Bridgewater SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Kitcheners Bowls ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
BCC Management LimitedOther catering premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

16%
Renewable Energy
217g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 49.8%wind 15.9%biomass 13.6%nuclear 10.9%imports 9.6%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

145m
Highabove sea level

At 145m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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