Bulbourne Close Berkhamsted, Dacorum
8 addresses across 1 postcode (HP4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10302521.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, D: 2).
- 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 D; 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gossoms End Surgery, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £390,000 | £365,000 | £415,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2021 | 2 HP4 3QA | Semi-detached | £525,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2013 | 3 HP4 3QA | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 7 HP4 3QA | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 5 HP4 3QA | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2006 | 1 HP4 3QA | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 7 HP4 3QA | Detached | £235,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2026 (1); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (28% of about 850 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gossoms End / Billet Lane Berkhamsted: up to 32 homes, permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 109 m and 110 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP4 3QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Berkhamsted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Tring 788,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Hemel Hempstead 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durrants Lane Northchurch | 60 m |
| Car parks | Berkhamsted Station Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 19 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gossoms End Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Chesham Hospital (Op) | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Berkhamstead Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,330 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langley Meadow Play Area 470 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lagley Meadow 1.7 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dellfield Allotments 1.3 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Edgeworth House, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Edgeworth House | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south-east |
| 84-96 High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| First World War Training Trenches and associated earthworks south of Berkhamsted Cricket Club | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Dell | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hockeridge Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Berkhamsted Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Rushmoor Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 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 |
| Ashlyns School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop For Good HP4 1EH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| HCL @ Westfield Primary School HP4 3PJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Warehouse Pizza HP4 1EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Packing Room @ Warehouse Pizza Ltd HP4 1EF | Distributors/Transporters | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2022 |
| DJ's Playzone HP4 1EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse HP4 3LP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Community Pantry at Northchurch Baptist Church HP4 3QH | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Northchurch Baptist Church HP4 3QH | Other catering premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Shaftesbury Court HP4 3QE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Westfield Stores HP4 3PW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Toad Hall Nursery HP4 1EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| The Hearts Milk Bank HP4 1DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| St Mary's Church Hall HP4 3QW | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| The Village Shop HP4 1DF | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Chick n Crunch HP4 1DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coombe Gardens (18); On or near Turner Court (18); On or near Farm Place (5); On or near Dorset Close (3); On or near Bulbourne Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 3QA: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Moore Road · Farm Place · Valley Road · Coombe Gardens · Dorset Close · Lochnell Road · Midcot Way · Northbridge Road · Stoney Close · Douglas Gardens · Westfield Road · Edlyn Close
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.