New Road is in Northchurch, Berkhamsted and in Dacorum district. HP4 3QY is located in the Northchurch 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 New Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP4 3XG, HP4 3QN, HP4 3QP, HP4 3QL, HP4 3RA, HP4 3XA, HP4 3RX, HP4 3RG, HP4 3XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP4 3QY is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 58.6% | 44.9% | -13.7% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 41.4% | 55.1% | 13.7% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 | 20.3% | 23% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 35.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 21.3% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 29.4% | 16.3% | -13.1% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.6% | 32.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 30% | 22.2% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 26.6% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 16.9% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 89.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Ashridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
New Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ashridge and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 New Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-10-04 | £396,631 |
| 9 New Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-06 | £490,706 |
| 5A New Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-04-01 | £346,095 |
| 3 New Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £389,250 | 2022-01-28 | £428,175 |
| 5 New Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-04-09 | £338,719 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HP4 3QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch Northchurch , HP4 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School and Nursery Durrants Lane , HP4 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridle Way , Billet Lane HP4 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Greenway , HP4 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School Crossways , HP4 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 2,962 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 | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted School Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ | - not rated | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A K Spices | 162 High Street | 330 yd | |
| DJ's Playzone | 1 Northbridge Road | 571 yd | |
| Warehouse Pizza Ltd | Unit 1, Link House, Northbridge Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northchurch Cricket Club | Northchurch Cricket Club Pavil1on, Tring Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Bakers | 131 High Street South | 150 yd | |
| Seafare | 129 High Street South | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 135-137 High Street South | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School ST MARYS CHURCH ST MARYS CHURCH NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Northchurch Sports Ground TRING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Berkhamsted Golf Range SPRING GARDEN LANE | golf | 897 yd |
| Egerton Rothesay School DURRANTS LANE | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Sportspace Berkhamsted DOUGLAS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.