Shootersway is in Berkhamsted and in Dacorum district. HP4 3ND is located in the Berkhamsted West 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 Shootersway, Berkhamsted, HP4 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP4 3NF, HP4 3NA, HP4 3NE, HP4 3HR, HP4 3NG, HP4 3NH, HP4 3NQ, HP4 3FY, HP4 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP4 3ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.6% 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 | 20.2% | 16.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.2% | 75.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 56.6% | 67.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 25.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 3ND this area, 4% 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62% | 68.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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% | 87.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 87.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.9% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shootersway was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Berkhamsted West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shootersway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West and the 90th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2014-04-09 | £1,651,634 |
| Penstock Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2013-07-01 | £2,074,293 |
| Homestead Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2013-01-31 | £1,305,949 |
| Rushwood Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £379,500 | 2001-01-19 | £1,187,847 |
HP4 3ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 3ND 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School and Nursery Durrants Lane , HP4 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Prince Edward Street , HP4 3HA | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton-Rothesay School Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted School Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ | - 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 | 4,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Community special 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 | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Fields Shootersway | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| Greenway School CROSSWAYS | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc School GREENWAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Chesham Fields Chesham Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Berkhamsted Prep School DOCTORS COMMONS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 1,032 yd |
| Egerton Rothesay School DURRANTS LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.