Curlew Close is in Berkhamsted and in Dacorum district. HP4 2HZ is located in the Berkhamsted East 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 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, HP4 2HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP4 2HY, HP4 2HX, HP4 2HS, HP4 2HW, HP4 2HT, HP4 2HP, HP4 2HJ, HP4 2HB, HP4 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP4 2HZ 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 | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 33.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 47.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 47.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 23.6% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 90.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.5% | 89.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 90% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Close was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Berkhamsted East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Curlew Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Berkhamsted East and the 145th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-07-24 | £398,708 |
| 6 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £362,600 | 2021-08-27 | £402,321 |
| 13 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2020-03-06 | £449,063 |
| 2 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £408,500 | 2018-10-15 | £482,558 |
| 13 Curlew Close, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-08-15 | £447,466 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Prince Edward Street , HP4 3HA | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton-Rothesay School Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berko Astro | Ashlyns School, Chesham Road | 253 yd | |
| The Gatsby | 97-99 High Street | 491 yd | |
| Fred and Ginger Coffee | 125 High Street | 494 yd | |
| Bueno | 3 Prince Edward Street | 501 yd | |
| SWAN Youth Project | The Swan Foyer, 137-139 High Street | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rex Cinema Berkhamsted | Rex Cinema, High Street | 440 yd | |
| The Goat | The Goat Inn, 83 High Street | 495 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, 145 High Street | 520 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | The Kings Arms, 147 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop | 104 High Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mangal | 79 High Street | 522 yd | |
| Blossom & Wild LLP | 153 High Street | 548 yd | |
| Lots Of Rice Ltd | 1 Holliday Street | 625 yd | |
| Papa John's | 211b High Street | 712 yd | |
| Euro Foods (Greggs) | Hall Park Service Station, London Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 160 High Street | 652 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, St Johns Well Lane | 827 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, 300 High Street | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns School CHESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Butts Meadow 6 FROST HOUSE 6 FROST HOUSE CHESHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Berkhamsted School (Kings Campus Knox-Johnston Sports Centre) BERKHAMSTED COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BERKHAMSTED COLLEGIATE SCHOOL KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Berkhamsted Prep School DOCTORS COMMONS ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Velvet Lawn BRIARWAY | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| The Fitness Society 176A 176A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Chesham Fields Chesham Road | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Berkhamsted School (Castle Campus) CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| The Thomas Coram C Of E School Swing Gate Lane | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Broadwater LOWER KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 936 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.