George Street is in Berkhamsted and in Dacorum district. HP4 2EW is located in the Berkhamsted Castle 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 George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP4 2HA, HP4 2NT, HP4 2ET, HP4 2ER, HP4 2EN, HP4 2ES, HP4 2ED, HP4 2PE, HP4 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP4 2EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 31.2% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 42% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 49.8% | 56% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 3.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 54.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 90.4% | 86.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.1% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% higher than the Berkhamsted Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
George Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Berkhamsted Castle and the 125th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 George Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-03-26 | £636,848 |
| Shelgrah George Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-10-31 | £801,402 |
| 164 George Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2024-09-20 | £607,443 |
| 4 Southview Villas, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-07-18 | £557,582 |
| 2 Southview Villas, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2021-03-08 | £547,226 |
HP4 2EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2EW 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Prince Edward Street , HP4 3HA | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns School Chesham Road , HP4 3AH | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted School Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton-Rothesay School Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Garden | The Curry Garden, 29 High Street | 455 yd | |
| Darvells | 102 High Street | 724 yd | |
| Dower House Coffee | Dower House, 108 High Street | 725 yd | |
| The Gatsby | 97-99 High Street | 741 yd | |
| Fred and Ginger Coffee | 125 High Street | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, London Road | 134 yd | |
| The Bull Berkhamsted | The Bull, 10 High Street | 379 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, George Street | 442 yd | |
| The Boat | The Boat, Gravel Path | 526 yd | |
| The Goat | The Goat Inn, 83 High Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Foods (Greggs) | Hall Park Service Station, London Road | 134 yd | |
| Lots Of Rice Ltd | 1 Holliday Street | 541 yd | |
| Crystal Mangal | 79 High Street | 574 yd | |
| Blossom & Wild LLP | 153 High Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 160 High Street | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Velvet Lawn BRIARWAY | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Berkhamsted School (Castle Campus) CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| The Thomas Coram C Of E School Swing Gate Lane | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| The Fitness Society 176A 176A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| 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 | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.