Brackenhill Potten End, Dacorum
8 addresses across 1 postcode (HP4), about 110 m long. USRN 10301979.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £1,300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Dacorum costs £2,409 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 164 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Manor Street Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 68% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £895,000 | £895,000 | £895,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £547,475 | £499,950 | £595,000 |
| 1996 | 5 | £305,000 | £283,720 | £335,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £347,000 | £347,000 | £347,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2017 | 5 HP4 2PU | Detached | £1,300,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 2 HP4 2PU | Detached | £925,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 5 HP4 2PU | Detached | £895,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2001 | 6 HP4 2PU | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 2 HP4 2PU | Detached | £499,950 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2000 | 7 HP4 2PU | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 29 Apr 1996 | 1 HP4 2PU | Detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 7 HP4 2PU | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 5 HP4 2PU | Detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 15 Mar 1996 | 4 HP4 2PU | Detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 3 HP4 2PU | Detached | £283,720 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 1995 | 6 HP4 2PU | Detached | £347,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 202 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dacorum in 2026-27: Band D £2,409 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,606 | £1,873 | £2,141 | £2,409 | £2,944 | £3,479 | £4,014 | £4,817 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (28% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 162 m and 164 m above sea level (163 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP4 2PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Berkhamsted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hemel Hempstead 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Tring 788,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castle Village Berkhamsted | 310 m |
| Car parks | Berkhamsted Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Manor Street Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hubert Figg Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Admiral House Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hemel Hempstead Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Berkhamstead Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 280 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | George Street Play Area 1,360 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Berkhamsted Sports and Social Club 4.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Sunny Side Allotments 7.3 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Amersfort, With Forecourt Walls, and Linked Terraces and Loggia on South East, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Amersfort, With Forecourt Walls, and Linked Terraces and Loggia on South East | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Sections of Grims Ditch | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Site of Roman building, N of Berkhamsted Castle | Scheduled monument | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Gutteridge Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Roseheath Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Little Heath | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Martins Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hockeridge Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dacorum: see them on the Dacorum page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Potten End CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashlyns School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drawbridge Bistro at Castle Village HP4 2GS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Castle Village Management Ltd - The Kiosk HP4 2GS | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lanrick Copse (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 72% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 33% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 68% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HP4 2PU: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lanrick Copse · Hunters Park · Britwell Drive · Byways · Benningfield Gardens · Priestland Gardens · Ivy House Lane · Whybrow Gardens · Whybrow Gardens · Shenstone Hill · Headlands Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.