WD19 4AZ is a sought-after residential area on Sherwoods Road, 0.2km from Watford Heath in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey ward and the Watford constituency.
For serious buyers, WD19 4AZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £757k. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00121288 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOODS ROAD, WD19 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOODS ROAD, WD19 4AZ.
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46
£ 59,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD19 4AZ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD19 4AZ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£757k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £757k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD19 4AZ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 757,500
2 sales · Mean £ 757,500
Detached
£ 912,500
2 sales · Mean £ 912,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD19 4AZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bromet Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Bushey Manor Junior School
Oxhey Nursery School
The Grange Academy
St Meryl School
Falconer School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Villiers Arms0.5 km
- The Railway Arms0.7 km
- The Victoria Bushey Limited0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- News Bit0.5 km
- Rich Wines0.6 km
- Fairy Bakes0.7 km
- 'Nim's Kitchen'0.1 km
- Bushey Food Express/ Costcutter0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Al Forno Cafe0.7 km
- Villiers Coffee House0.7 km
- Alexander Express0.5 km
- Burger Daddy0.8 km
- Kismat Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Burgitzza0.8 km
- Fusion Twist0.8 km
- Ho Lok0.9 km
- La Padella0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey0.6 km
- Carpenders Park1.3 km
- Watford High Street1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Road0.1 km
- Sherwoods Road0.1 km
- Watford Heath0.2 km
- Sherwoods Road0.2 km
- Heath Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD194AZ · Data under Open Government Licence