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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 85 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
85
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
30.98(0%)
Other theft
25.28(+355%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.57(+78%)
Shoplifting
10.29(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+18%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £396,500 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£670,000
Flats20£200,000
Semi-Detached14£472,500
Terraced17£466,000

10 years median price trend in Meriden

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

All postcodes in Meriden

WD259QE

Third Avenue

WD259DN

Westlea Avenue

WD259SD

Butterwick

WD259AN

The Gossamers

WD259PW

Cow Lane

WD259RD

Kimpton Place

WD259DR

Garsmouth Way

WD259NS

Coates Way

WD259QF

Fifth Avenue

WD259UQ

Widgeon Way

WD259EY

Gadswell Close

WD259FB

Meriden

WD259US

Bowmans Green

WD259RP

Mallard Way

WD259AH

The Meadows

WD259WY

Colne Way Industrial Estate

WD259DL

Westlea Avenue

WD259EE

The Gossamers

WD259NU

Kytes Drive

WD259UW

Fairfolds

WD259BQ

Harvest End

WD259DS

Gadswell Close

WD259EW

Meriden

WD259SB

The Turnstones

WD259SH

Meriden

WD259BL

Ley Farm Close

WD259DF

Garsmouth Way

WD259PX

Second Avenue

WD259UL

Kelshall

WD259AX

Cezanne Road

WD259QD

Third Avenue

WD259DG

Eastlea Avenue

WD259PS

First Avenue

WD259QG

Fourth Avenue

WD259SZ

The Pelhams

WD259RW

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259UN

Fairfolds

WD259WZ

Meriden

WD259QH

Fourth Avenue

WD259QT

Codicote Drive

WD259SS

Whitwell Road

WD259UF

York Way

WD259NZ

Kytes Drive

WD259RE

Lansdowne Close

WD259EP

Meriden

WD259JS

North Western Avenue

WD259TJ

Phillipers

WD259AA

Falcon Way

WD259QL

Garston Lane

WD259SX

Ivinghoe Close

WD259AB

Ravenscroft

WD259EN

Meriden

WD259PD

Edward Amey Close

WD259QY

Codicote Drive

WD259TD

Amwell Close

WD259DB

Colne Way

WD259BF

Cezanne Road

WD259DH

Westlea Avenue

WD259ES

Meriden

WD259FQ

Wilcon Way

WD259NG

Holtsmere Close

WD259QU

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259RB

Cuffley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.