Ashlyns Court is in Berkhamsted and in Dacorum district. HP4 3BU is located in the Berkhamsted West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, HP4 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP4 3AD, HP4 3AJ, HP4 3BN, HP4 3AE, HP4 2HP, HP4 3BT, HP4 3BL, HP4 2HS, HP4 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP4 3BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of HP4 3BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.3% 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 | 16.9% | 18.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.7% | 73.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 29.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 64% | 70.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 22.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 23.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3BU this area, 4.1% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 69.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91.9% | 87.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 87.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashlyns Court was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Berkhamsted West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashlyns Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West and the 29th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £824,000 | 2019-04-17 | £997,681 |
| 5 Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2014-11-21 | £1,071,358 |
| 5 Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2007-08-16 | £1,083,214 |
| 5 Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2002-01-11 | £1,136,282 |
| 6 Ashlyns Court, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 1997-01-27 | £1,091,420 |
HP4 3BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 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 | 549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 5,236 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton-Rothesay School Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 4,585 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 | 135 yd | |
| Bueno | 3 Prince Edward Street | 563 yd | |
| The Five Bells by Lussmanns | 163-165 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Tabure Modern Turkish Kitchen | 157-159 High Street | 602 yd | |
| SWAN Youth Project | The Swan Foyer, 137-139 High Street | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | The Crown, 145 High Street | 604 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | The Kings Arms, 147 High Street | 608 yd | |
| The Rex Cinema Berkhamsted | Rex Cinema, High Street | 656 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 182 High Street | 669 yd | |
| Berkhamsted Town Hall | Berkhamsted Town Hall, 196 High Street | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom & Wild LLP | 153 High Street | 605 yd | |
| Papa John's | 211b High Street | 639 yd | |
| Crystal Mangal | 79 High Street | 777 yd | |
| Lots Of Rice Ltd | 1 Holliday Street | 866 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Marlowe House, 346 High Street | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 160 High Street | 669 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, St Johns Well Lane | 757 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, 300 High Street | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted School (Kings Campus Knox-Johnston Sports Centre) BERKHAMSTED COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BERKHAMSTED COLLEGIATE SCHOOL KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 219 yd |
| Berkhamsted Prep School DOCTORS COMMONS ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Butts Meadow 6 FROST HOUSE 6 FROST HOUSE CHESHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Ashlyns School CHESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Chesham Fields Chesham Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| The Fitness Society 176A 176A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Berkhamsted School (Castle Campus) CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE CAMPUS CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Velvet Lawn BRIARWAY | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Broadwater LOWER KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Haslam Fields Shootersway | grass pitches | 937 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.