Friars Walk is in Tring and in Dacorum district. HP23 4AP is located in the Tring Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Walk, Tring, HP23 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP23 5AZ, HP23 5BJ, HP23 4AS, HP23 5AU, HP23 4AY, HP23 5AT, HP23 4AR, HP23 4AU, HP23 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP23 4AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP23 4AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 24.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 59.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 56.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 38.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 98.3% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 93.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Walk was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Tring Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friars Walk has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Tring Central and the 68th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26A Friars Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £716,000 | 2024-12-16 | £723,876 |
| 28 Friars Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £656,000 | 2022-10-31 | £671,635 |
| 34 Friars Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-07-29 | £565,149 |
| 26A Friars Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-01 | £731,851 |
| 33 Friars Walk, Tring, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-05-26 | £584,811 |
HP23 4AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring Frogmore Street , HP23 5AU | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School Christchurch Road , HP23 4EE | 4out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundale Primary School and Nursery Silk Mill Way , HP23 5DJ | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road Primary School Grove Road , HP23 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wigginton Common Field , Wigginton HP23 6EP | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring School Mortimer Hill , HP23 5JD | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Mansion Drive , HP23 5LX | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci | 43 Frogmore Street | 122 yd | |
| Little Waffe Shop | Tringfiellows, 1 Parsonage Place | 133 yd | |
| Crockers Chefs Table | 74 High Street | 157 yd | |
| Black Goo | 98 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Costa | Coffee Shop, George House, High Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 26 Frogmore Street | 93 yd | |
| Tring & District Conservative Club | 70 High Street | 180 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 37 High Street | 208 yd | |
| The Akeman | 9 Akeman Street | 287 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Inn | The Robin Hood, 1 Brook Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish and Chips | 38 Frogmore Street | 122 yd | |
| Chicken Grill (Chick-King) | Vibrality Fitness, 39 Frogmore Street | 130 yd | |
| PAM Snacks | 64 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | 2a Dolphin Square | 174 yd | |
| Chinatown | 2 Akeman Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks And Spencers, 5 Dolphin Square | 174 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Silk Mill Way | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | London Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Tring 58-59 58-59 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Exclusively Ladies (Tring) (Closed) 68-70 68-70 Mortimer Hill | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Mortimer Hill BROOKFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Tring Town Amateurs Fc MISWELL LANE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Pound Meadow DUNSLEY HOUSE DUNSLEY HOUSE LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Sportspace Tring MORTIMER HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Tring Park Cricket Club London Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.