Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

EXETER CLOSE, WD24 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER CLOSE, WD24 4BL.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD24 4BL 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 31, WD24 4BL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

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

WD24 4BL is a sought-after residential area on Exeter Close, 1.0km from Bushey Hall in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD24 4BL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 15.2% year-on-year. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00121351 (shared with 11 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 WD24 4BL. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.4%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

Crime around WD24 4BL is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour59
Public order19
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.4 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.7 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils1.2 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Glomens African Food0.9 km
  • Grounded Kitchen0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Asia Village0.8 km
  • Churros Mexicano0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Palace Theatre0.9 km
  • Canvas0.9 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.9 km
  • Watford Social Club0.7 km
  • Bistro Burger Ltd @ The Horns Public House1.0 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • The Langley1.0 km
  • Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Ks Kitchen0.9 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri1.0 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.8 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.5 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.4 km
  • Watford1.1 km
  • Watford North1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Anglian Close0.0 km
  • Hallam Close0.1 km
  • Anglian Close0.2 km
  • Brocklesbury Close0.2 km
  • Hallam Close0.2 km