Area Analysis Watford, East of England

WD24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD24 postcode area.

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Population

17,088

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, WD24 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £396k. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.

home £396,166 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD24 is a postcode district in Watford, East of England, covering 524 active and 250 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WD24 (19%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a council estate or housing association area with many young families. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD24 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WD24 are around £396k, down 2.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD24 at 227 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, WD24 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian22.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1285
Anti-social behaviour822
Vehicle crime335
Other theft318
Criminal damage and arson290

school Local Schools

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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • R H Newsagents
  • Gopuff
  • Afccos
  • Ambrose News
  • Asda Pharmacy
  • + 42 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • AB Lighting Ltd
  • Bazil Pizza Ltd
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Dragon Garden
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Asda Cafe
  • Baba Chai
  • Caffee Beldj Limited
  • C'est Juice
  • Costa Coffee @ Asda
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores
  • Co-operative Group
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria
  • Tesco
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cother Arms
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant
  • Everett Rovers
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club
  • North Watford Conservative Club
  • + 4 more