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About

Meriden ward lies in the north of Watford, bordered by the M1 motorway to the east and the suburban neighbourhoods of North Watford. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its green spaces include the expansive King George V Playing Fields, which provides sports facilities and open ground.

A notable local feature is the Meriden Community Centre, a hub for various groups and activities. The ward is also home to the former site of the Leavesden Hospital, with much of that land now redeveloped. Transport links are defined by the proximity to the motorway and regular bus services connecting to Watford town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Meriden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meriden is £59,705 per year. There are 2 schools in Meriden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meriden is home to around 8,070 people, with a population density of about 4,150.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meriden Population
8,070
Population density
4,150.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.36(-4%)
Other theft
27.51(+403%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.43(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(+13%)
Shoplifting
6.2(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,647
57.58%
Other White
803
9.95%
Indian
655
8.12%
African
297
3.68%
Other Asian
291
3.61%
Total population: 8,070

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,960
31.34%
No qualifications
1,247
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
942
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
953
30.45%
Owns outright
766
24.47%
Other social rented
676
21.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
11.79%
Social rents from council
291
9.3%
Total households: 3,130

Property prices in Meriden

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £415,500 in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meriden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meriden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£640,000
Flats23£200,000
Semi-Detached15£505,000
Terraced17£452,000

10 years median price trend in Meriden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meriden.

All postcodes in Meriden

WD259QU

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259EJ

Garston Lane

WD259NP

St Albans Road

WD259DR

Garsmouth Way

WD259QE

Third Avenue

WD259BF

Cezanne Road

WD259SP

Phillipers

WD259DP

Phillipers

WD259QW

Felden Close

WD259QH

Fourth Avenue

WD259FD

Finch Close

WD259NS

Coates Way

WD259EW

Meriden

WD259LQ

Garston Park Parade

WD259UF

York Way

WD259NZ

Kytes Drive

WD259AE

Ravenscroft

WD259EL

Meriden

WD259RL

Coates Dell

WD259ER

Meriden

WD259QS

Codicote Drive

WD259DE

Garsmouth Way

WD259FA

Meriden

WD259QT

Codicote Drive

WD259UP

Bowmans Green

WD259AF

Holtsmere Close

WD259UL

Kelshall

WD259TF

The Phillipers

WD259BN

Ley Farm Close

WD259QR

Garston Lane

WD259RH

Fourth Avenue

WD259AY

Cezanne Road

WD259RE

Lansdowne Close

WD259UQ

Widgeon Way

WD259TJ

Phillipers

WD259AU

The Gossamers

WD259BH

Ley Farm Close

WD259AH

The Meadows

WD259DY

Garsmouth Way

WD259DH

Westlea Avenue

WD259SX

Ivinghoe Close

WD259EQ

Meriden

WD259DG

Eastlea Avenue

WD259QG

Fourth Avenue

WD259RA

Bovingdon Crescent

WD259SY

The Pelhams

WD259ES

Meriden

WD259EN

Meriden

WD259PZ

First Avenue

WD259PL

Park Terrace

WD259FG

Leavesden Road

WD259AB

Ravenscroft

WD259AA

Falcon Way

WD259SG

The Turnstones

WD259BE

Cow Lane

WD259DW

Leander Gardens

WD259PN

Heronslea

WD259BP

York Way

WD259AJ

The Gossamers

WD259PY

First Avenue

WD259PH

Melia Close

WD259ET

Meriden Way

WD259SD

Butterwick

WD259ST

The Pelhams

WD259DU

Meriden Way

WD259RJ

Coates Dell

WD259QF

Fifth Avenue

WD259QY

Codicote Drive

WD259NQ

St Albans Road

WD259FQ

Wilcon Way

WD259BQ

Harvest End

WD259US

Bowmans Green

WD259SJ

Meriden

WD259PW

Cow Lane

WD259QN

Garston Lane

WD259RG

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259UN

Fairfolds

WD259TE

The Phillipers

WD259QX

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259NX

Coates Way

WD259PX

Second Avenue

WD259UH

The Gossamers

WD259AW

The Gossamers

WD259SW

The Pelhams

WD259PS

First Avenue

WD259DL

Westlea Avenue

WD259DZ

Garsmouth Way

WD259AG

Ravenscroft

WD259SR

Phillipers

WD259EX

Gadswell Close

WD259RT

Garston Lane

WD259AT

The Gossamers

WD259EE

The Gossamers

WD259PD

Edward Amey Close

WD259EH

Meriden

WD259TL

Lea Bushes

WD259DQ

Meriden Way

WD259JS

North Western Avenue

WD259RW

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259EU

Garsmouth Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.