Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

MEADOW ROAD, HP4 1EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EA 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

HP4 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £790k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £790k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, HP4 1EA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £790k. 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 1EA 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 1EA. 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

£ 790,050

7 sales · Mean £ 763,871

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

HP4 1EA has low crime rates — 18 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft7
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Bridgewater Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch

Good187 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.3 km
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Acorn Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Everyone Active Sports & Leisure Management0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Olive Tree Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • Plates0.7 km
  • The Meating Room0.7 km
  • Fat Buddha0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cyprus Mezze0.6 km
  • Berko Pizza0.6 km
  • Unicorn / Magic Wok0.6 km
  • Wami Michi0.7 km
  • AKASH Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • Berkhamsted Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Berkhamsted Football Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkhamsted1.0 km
  • Tring4.8 km
  • Hemel Hempstead6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dukes Way0.1 km
  • Dukes Way0.1 km
  • Bridgewater School0.2 km
  • Chiltern Park Avenue0.3 km
  • South Park Gardens0.4 km