Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

EXETER CLOSE, WD24 4BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD24 4BN spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 1.8% 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 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00121350 (shared with 22 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 4BN. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 277,500

6 sales · Mean £ 284,833

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

WD24 4BN has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order25
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson16

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 pupils0.9 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils1.1 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Glomens African Food0.8 km
  • Grounded Kitchen0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Asia Village0.8 km
  • Churros Mexicano0.9 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Palace Theatre0.8 km
  • Canvas0.8 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.9 km
  • Watford Social Club0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Langley0.9 km
  • Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Ks Kitchen0.8 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.8 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.4 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.3 km
  • Watford1.0 km
  • Watford North1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hallam Close0.0 km
  • Hallam Close0.1 km
  • Anglian Close0.1 km
  • Anglian Close0.2 km
  • Watford Junction Rail Station0.2 km