# Berkhamsted (HP4) HP4 exhibits modest property market dynamics relative to national averages, with a trajectory score of 47.3 placing it in the 33rd percentile. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been limited at 0.9% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields present a notably stronger position with 5.1% annual growth. Population expansion remained subdued at 0.9% over the same period. The district is classified as being in an early gentrification stage, suggesting potential for future demographic and economic shifts. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental income opportunities rather than rapid capital gains, with fundamental population and property value growth remaining constrained compared to higher-performing postcodes nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Berkhamsted · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Berkhamsted (HP4) common questions
Is Berkhamsted up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Berkhamsted (HP4) as Early. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 61% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Berkhamsted safe?
Berkhamsted has a safety score of 40/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Berkhamsted?
The average property price in Berkhamsted (HP4) is £485k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Berkhamsted?
The median monthly rent in Berkhamsted (HP4) is £1,585 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Berkhamsted?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dunstable (LU6), Windlesham (GU20), Tring (HP23), Dunstable (LU5), Luton (LU4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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