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.
CHALK HILL, WD19 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALK HILL, WD19 4BU.
445
34
£ 59,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Bushey Manor Junior School
Bromet Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Grange Academy
Field Junior School
Falconer School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WD194BU · Data under Open Government Licence