Area Information for Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL

Southbank Road in Berkhamsted is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Northchurch ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Harpenden and Berkhamsted. This page combines information for the address Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of HP4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for HP4 1LL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Dacorum
Ward Northchurch
Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 15 property sales in Southbank Road, HP4 1LL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of HP4 1LL - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Berkhamsted and Tring), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL:

Grayling Court, Berkhamsted, HP4 1TF
Admiral Way, Berkhamsted, HP4 1TE
Tortoiseshell Way, Berkhamsted, HP4 1TB
Brimstone Walk, Berkhamsted, HP4 1TJ
New Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LN
Emperor Close, Berkhamsted, HP4 1TD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about HP4 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 15 property sales in Southbank Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 35
Semi-Detached 35
Terraced 42
Flat (Purpose-Built) 15
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 75
Owned with Mortgage 34
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rent Free 0
Total 127

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 67
Two People 38
Three People 8
Four People 15
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southbank Road, Berkhamsted consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 68
Family Household 59
Other Household 2
Total 129

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 52
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 128

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Northchurch ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 98
Female 134
Total 232

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 15
10-14 15
15-19 5
20-24 0
25-29 7
30-34 11
35-39 6
40-44 19
45-49 23
50-54 9
55-59 5
60-64 17
65-69 12
70-74 14
75-79 19
80-84 18
85+ 29
Total 231

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of HP4 1LL the number widowed residents is high - 19% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 35
Married 98
Separated 2
Divorced 14
Widowed 45
Total 194

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 107
Good 71
Fair 43
Bad 6
Very Bad 5
Total 232

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 81
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 39
Other 10
Total 193

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Southbank Road, Berkhamsted) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 222
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 1
Pakistani 2
Total 232

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 223
European Union 3
Africa 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 232

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 223
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 232

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to HP4 1LL.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 200
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 83
Christian 117
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 4
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 21
Total 231

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Northchurch ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 58
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 84
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 3
Total 196

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 21
Professional Occupations 33
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 2
Total 92

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 58
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 10
Full-time Student 2
Total 194

Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL is within the Berkhamsted and Tring policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of HP4 1LL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 17 crimes committed near Southbank Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Berkhamsted and Tring
Force Website: https://www.herts.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to HP4 1LL. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for HP4 1LL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Berkhamsted 1.2 miles
Tring 2.6 miles
Hemel Hempstead 4.6 miles
Apsley 5.9 miles
Amersham 6.7 miles
Cheddington 6.8 miles
Wendover 6.9 miles
Great Missenden 7 miles
Chalfont & Latimer 7.2 miles
Kings Langley 7.8 miles
Stoke Mandeville 8.5 miles
Chorleywood 8.6 miles
Little Kimble 9.6 miles
Rickmansworth 11 miles
Aylesbury 11 miles
Harpenden 11 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 11 miles
St Albans Abbey 11 miles
Monks Risborough 11 miles
Watford North 11 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest Tube station is Chesham, approximately 4.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch, approximately 170 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is Ashlyns School, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ashlyns School 1.5 miles September 2023
    
Tring School 3.5 miles November 2017
    
John F Kennedy Catholic School 3.8 miles March 2017
    
Chesham Grammar School 4.3 miles March 2014
    
Roman Fields Academy 4.3 miles December 2018
    
Chiltern Hills Academy 4.5 miles February 2017
    
Laureate Academy 4.5 miles June 2023
    
The Hemel Hempstead School 4.9 miles December 2022
    
The Astley Cooper School 6 miles November 2021
    
The Adeyfield Academy 6 miles January 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is Berkhamsted Surgery, part of Rothschild House Group, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is Petrie Tucker & Partners Ltd, approximately 1 mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead, approximately 4.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southbank Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LL. The nearest is Adams Opticians, approximately 1.1 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in HP4 1LL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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