Rant Meadow is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP3 8EQ is located in the Leverstock Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP3 8EG, HP3 8EX, HP3 8EA, HP3 8EU, HP3 8EZ, HP3 8DY, HP3 8DX, HP3 8ET, HP3 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP3 8EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP3 8EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 44.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 38.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 51.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 9.6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 24.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 71% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 77.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 77.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rant Meadow was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the Bennetts End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rant Meadow has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bennetts End and the 168th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-01-11 | £538,197 |
| 25B Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-12-14 | £656,946 |
| 22 Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2021-09-21 | £374,941 |
| 31 Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-29 | £527,778 |
| 28 Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2019-07-26 | £438,841 |
HP3 8EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reddings Primary School Bennetts End Road , HP3 8DX | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Acorn Road , Bennetts End HP3 8DW | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Walk Primary School Lime Walk , Bennetts End HP3 9LN | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chambersbury Primary School Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Makers | 39 Bennetts Gate | 312 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 9, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 613 yd | |
| Cineworld Cinemas Ltd | Jarman Way | 625 yd | |
| Prezzo | Unit 12, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 772 yd | |
| DJ's Cafe | Unit 10, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar | Bennetts End Community Centre, Leys Road | 410 yd | |
| Greenacres Tavern | The Greenacres Tavern, Leys Road | 410 yd | |
| The Pommel Horse | Unit 2, Jarman Centre, Jarman Way | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | 35 Bennetts Gate | 312 yd | |
| Submarine Fish Bar | 21 Bennetts Gate | 312 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Food | 36 Bennetts Gate | 312 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Superstore | Tesco Superstore | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Jarman Way | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy U Gym 1-4 1-4 KIMPS WAY | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School PEASCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Coronation Fields CANDLEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Sportspace Longdean HILL COMMON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Lime Walk Primary School LIME WALK | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Jarman Way | ice rinks, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| The Gym (Hemel Hempstead) JARMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Leverstock Green Tennis Club GRASMERE CLOSE | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Chambersbury Primary School HILL COMMON | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Sportspace Athletics Track DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK DACORUM ATHLETICS TRACK JARMAN WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 774 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 909 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 909 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 928 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.