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.
EXETER CLOSE, WD24 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER CLOSE, WD24 4BN.
267
35
£ 63,900 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Watford UTC
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Central Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Parkgate Junior School
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
90 nearby- Five Guys1.0 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- The Langley0.9 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
- + 85 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WD244BN · Data under Open Government Licence