Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

MEADOW ROAD, HP4 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW ROAD, HP4 1EB.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP4 1EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP4 1EB's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £705k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £705k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP4 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Road, 0.5km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted Castle ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HP4 1EB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £705k, up 26.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP4 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00118698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1EB. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 695,000

9 sales · Mean £ 676,611

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP4 1EB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding167 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.7 km
  • Jester0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Cafe Epicure Ltd0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Marios0.9 km
  • Olive Tree Restaurant0.8 km
  • Per Tutti0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.6 km
  • Berko Pizza0.6 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Unicorn / Magic Wok0.6 km
  • Wami Michi0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The George Inn0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Kitcheners Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Berkhamsted Town Hall1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted0.8 km
  • Tring5.0 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dukes Way0.2 km
  • South Park Gardens0.2 km
  • South Park Gardens0.2 km
  • Dukes Way0.2 km
  • Bridgewater School0.4 km