Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

UPPER PADDOCK ROAD, WD19 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER PADDOCK ROAD, WD19 4AU.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /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: WD19 4AU 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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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WD19 4AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WD19 4AU is a sought-after residential area on Upper Paddock Road, 0.6km from Watford Heath in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey ward and the Watford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD19, WD19 4AU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 WD19 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00121286 (shared with 16 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 WD19 4AU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

WD19 4AU has low crime rates — 15 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 behaviour10
Other theft10
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.5 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.7 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.7 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.7 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.3 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • The Swan Public House1.0 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Load Of Hay0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru1.0 km
  • Bella Rosa1.0 km
  • India Garden Restaurant0.9 km
  • St James Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.9 km
  • DAS Store0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • C Loveday0.5 km
  • Rose Grocers0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Eat-Well Diner Ltd0.8 km
  • Burgitzza0.7 km
  • Fusion Twist0.7 km
  • Ho Lok0.7 km
  • La Padella0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey0.6 km
  • Watford High Street1.6 km
  • Carpenders Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Road0.3 km
  • Heath Road0.4 km
  • Oxhey Avenue0.4 km
  • Oxhey Avenue0.5 km