WD19 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Brookside Road, 0.5km from The Rookery in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey Hall & Hayling ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Three Rivers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD19 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00121084 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSIDE ROAD, WD19 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE ROAD, WD19 4BW.
296
42
£ 55,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD19 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD19 4BW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £407k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD19 4BW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 407,500
4 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD19 4BW has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Oxhey Nursery School
Laurance Haines School
Bromet Primary School
Field Junior School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Holywell Primary School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Food And Wine Store0.1 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Eastbury Road Post Office0.1 km
- HKS Colne0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bushey Cricket Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- League Of Friends Tea Shop And Tea Bar1.0 km
- Levy UK @ Watford Football Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey1.2 km
- Watford High Street1.5 km
- Watford1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thorpe Crescent0.1 km
- Thorpe Crescent0.1 km
- Silk Mill Road0.1 km
- Silk Mill Road0.2 km
- Long Croft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD194BW · Data under Open Government Licence