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.
MEADOW ROAD, HP4 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW ROAD, HP4 1EB.
312
40
£ 72,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HP41EB · Data under Open Government Licence