Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CHALK HILL, WD19 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALK HILL, WD19 4BU.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD19 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WD19 4BU — age 34, 37% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WD19 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Chalk Hill, 0.7km from Oxhey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD19 4BU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD19 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00121289 (shared with 36 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 4BU. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Terraced

£ 409,300

1 sales · Mean £ 409,300

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

WD19 4BU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.2 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.4 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.8 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.8 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.9 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Villiers Arms0.3 km
  • The Railway Arms0.1 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Load Of Hay0.9 km
  • Al Forno Cafe0.2 km
  • Villiers Coffee House0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
  • Alexander Express0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Premier Food And Wine Express0.9 km
  • 'Nim's Kitchen'0.7 km
  • HKS Colne0.9 km
  • News Bit0.3 km
  • Rich Wines0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Eat-Well Diner Ltd0.3 km
  • Burgitzza0.1 km
  • Fusion Twist0.1 km
  • Ho Lok0.1 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey0.3 km
  • Watford High Street1.0 km
  • Watford1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Bushey Railway Station East0.2 km
  • Bushey Railway Station East0.2 km
  • Bushey Railway Station East0.2 km
  • Bushey Rail Station0.2 km