Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, HP4 1JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP4 1JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	48.4%	-0.4%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	51.2%	51.6%	0.4%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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 HP4 1JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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	19.7%	31.4%	11.7%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	56.9%	-4.9%	44.2%	12.7%
Separated	3.8%	1.7%	-2.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.7%	3.3%	-3.4%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	8%	6.7%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.6%

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 (88.7%) 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	51.9%	53%	1.1%	48.4%	4.6%
Good health	34.2%	35.7%	1.5%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	11.2%	9.5%	-1.7%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 46.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.5%	12.6%	-2.9%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	7.1%	-3.4%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	11.7%	-2.2%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.7%	6.2%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	41.2%	46.9%	5.7%	33.8%	13.1%
Other	4.6%	2.5%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.8%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	92.3%	-4.3%	81.4%	10.9%
Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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	91.9%	90.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	2%	3.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	90.5%	-0.7%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	1.4%	7.4%	6.0%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Dukes Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dukes Way was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Berkhamsted Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dukes Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Berkhamsted Castle and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£72,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HP4 1JP, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Dukes Way are based on 37 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 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, HP4 1JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP4 1JP

Average Price
£568,785

Semi-Detached
£592,443

Terraced
£549,838

Detached
£550,041

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dukes Way

Average Price
£541,999

Semi-Detached
£576,790

Terraced
£515,961

Detached
£511,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dukes WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2025-03-11	£587,537
17 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£535,000	2023-12-13	£573,695
6 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-10-18	£469,110
2 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2021-06-17	£558,075
10 Dukes Way, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-01-08	£481,478

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP4 1JP

Employment

HP4 1JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	86
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Construction	9
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

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	349 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery Durrants Lane , HP4 3PJ	4out of 4	702 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch Northchurch , HP4 3QZ	3out of 4	1,042 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Community 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	1,955 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	1,206 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Berkhamsted School Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ	- not rated	1,426 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ	- not rated	2,628 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	500 yd
Fat Buddha	378 High Street	500 yd
Bar 309 Ltd	307-309 High Street	581 yd
Verandah	333-337 High Street	581 yd
Plates	350 High Street	590 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lamb	The Lamb, 277 High Street	661 yd
Berkhamsted Football Club	Berkhamsted Football Club, Glencar Community Stadium, Lower Kings Road	765 yd
The George Inn	The George, 261 High Street	838 yd
Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club	Kitcheners Field, Castle Hill	960 yd
Royal British Legion	182 High Street	1,082 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
AKASH Takeaway	59a Gossoms End	381 yd
Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite	374 High Street	500 yd
Unicorn / Magic Wok	372 High Street	500 yd
Berko Pizza	374 High Street	500 yd
Wami Michi	315 High Street	581 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Unit 1, 300 High Street	731 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, St Johns Well Lane	851 yd
Tesco	160 High Street	1,082 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bridgewater Primary School BRIDLE WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	434 yd
Lagley Meadow VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches	529 yd
Sportspace Berkhamsted DOUGLAS GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	575 yd
Berkhamsted Lawn Tennis & Squash Racket Club LOWER KINGS ROAD	indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	769 yd
Broadwater LOWER KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	848 yd
Berkhamsted Football Club Ltd LOWER KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	860 yd
St Thomas More Rc School GREENWAY	grass pitches	1,085 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	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%

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	72.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HP4 1JP