WD24 4AY is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Watford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD24, WD24 4AY offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 40 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 WD24 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00121348 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD24 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD24 4AY.
377
43
£ 63,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD24 4AY 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.
Area Character
WD24 4AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD24 4AY. The average age is 42.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD24 4AY has low crime rates — 40 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
The Watford UTC
Knutsford Primary Academy
Parkgate Junior School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Lanchester Primary School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Afccos0.4 km
- Chagrest0.8 km
- D And D Newsagents0.8 km
- Django Grocery0.7 km
- Kaspas Desserts0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Cother Arms0.3 km
- Glenn Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- North Watford Conservative Club0.4 km
- Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
- Nascot Arms0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- C'est Juice0.4 km
- Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Leavesden Montessori House0.9 km
- North Watford Church Of The Nazarene0.5 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Magazin Romanesc Maria0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Crown0.4 km
- Kamu Street Food0.4 km
- Micky's Fish And Chips Kebab0.8 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.5 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.6 km
- Watford North0.8 km
- Watford1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bermer Road0.0 km
- Clive Way0.2 km
- Imperial Park0.2 km
- Imperial Park0.3 km
- Brixton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD244AY · Data under Open Government Licence