Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP4 1FE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	53.4%	4.2%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	50.8%	46.6%	-4.2%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.9%	38.2%	3.3%	37.9%	0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.9%	46.5%	2.6%	44.2%	2.3%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.6%	9.2%	-1.4%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	8.5%	3.5%	-5.0%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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 (93%) 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	56.5%	64.1%	7.6%	48.4%	15.7%
Good health	33.3%	28.9%	-4.4%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	8%	5.9%	-2.1%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around HP4 1FE this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.5%	5.7%	-3.8%	18.2%	-12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	4.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	-4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	13.6%	-0.2%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4%	2.2%	-1.8%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	12.3%	1.7%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	51.3%	61.4%	10.1%	33.8%	27.6%
Other	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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)
Chinese	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.1%	92.4%	-2.7%	81.4%	11.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	84.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	2.7%	5.2%	2.5%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	0.3%	1.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.4%	84.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	1.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	8.8%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	8%	1.1%	-6.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	37.3%	46.2%	-8.9%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	12.3%	6.0%	6.3%

Safety

Is Birtchnell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birtchnell Close was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.5% higher than the Berkhamsted West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birtchnell Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West and the 81st highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP4 1FE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birtchnell Close are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dacorum.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FE

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP4 1FE

Average Price
£523,845

Semi-Detached
£828,723

Terraced
£783,745

Detached
£754,410

Flats/Maisonettes
£380,217

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birtchnell Close

Average Price
£516,893

Semi-Detached
£770,608

Terraced
£768,943

Detached
£727,284

Flats/Maisonettes
£385,622

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birtchnell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£373,500	2025-01-31	£377,580
5 Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2024-02-21	£631,206
11 Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£671,000	2023-12-15	£719,531
34 Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-09-09	£432,218
12 Birtchnell Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£415,000	2022-02-18	£445,174

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP4 1FE

Employment

HP4 1FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

HP4 1FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	37
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Professional, scientific and technical activities	32
Information and communication	30
Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Construction	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Other	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgewater Primary School Bridle Way , Billet Lane HP4 1ES	3out of 4	599 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery Durrants Lane , HP4 3PJ	4out of 4	719 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF	4out of 4	877 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH	3out of 4	990 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Prince Edward Street , HP4 3HA	4out of 4	1,157 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashlyns School Chesham Road , HP4 3AH	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Egerton-Rothesay School Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ	- not rated	1,098 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Berkhamsted School Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ	- not rated	1,240 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ	- not rated	2,377 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF	- not rated	5,284 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Way Inn - Open Door	360-364 High Street	254 yd
Fat Buddha	378 High Street	254 yd
Bar 309 Ltd	307-309 High Street	338 yd
Verandah	333-337 High Street	338 yd
Plates	350 High Street	360 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lamb	The Lamb, 277 High Street	430 yd
The George Inn	The George, 261 High Street	623 yd
Berkhamsted Football Club	Berkhamsted Football Club, Glencar Community Stadium, Lower Kings Road	633 yd
Royal British Legion	182 High Street	895 yd
Berkhamsted Town Hall	Berkhamsted Town Hall, 196 High Street	895 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
AKASH Takeaway	59a Gossoms End	174 yd
Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite	374 High Street	254 yd
Unicorn / Magic Wok	372 High Street	254 yd
Berko Pizza	374 High Street	254 yd
Wami Michi	315 High Street	338 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Unit 1, 300 High Street	520 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, St Johns Well Lane	661 yd
Tesco	160 High Street	895 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lagley Meadow VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches	380 yd
Sportspace Berkhamsted DOUGLAS GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	483 yd
Berkhamsted Lawn Tennis & Squash Racket Club LOWER KINGS ROAD	indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	635 yd
Bridgewater Primary School BRIDLE WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	685 yd
Broadwater LOWER KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	702 yd
Berkhamsted Football Club Ltd LOWER KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	723 yd
St Thomas More Rc School GREENWAY	grass pitches	877 yd
Berkhamsted Prep School DOCTORS COMMONS ROAD	grass pitches	936 yd
The Fitness Society 176A 176A HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	951 yd
Greenway School CROSSWAYS	grass pitches	1,004 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.