Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD24 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD24 4BY.

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Population

517

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WD24 4BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WD24 4BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Callowland ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD24 4BY offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00121154 (shared with 26 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 4BY. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.4%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

WD24 4BY has low crime rates — 45 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour83
Shoplifting59
Other theft28
Public order22

school Local Schools

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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils0.9 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils1.0 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.0 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.3 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.4 km
  • Express Food Centre0.4 km
  • Krantz Bakery0.9 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.9 km
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.1 km
  • Nascot Arms0.4 km
  • O'Neills0.4 km
  • The Horns1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Leafi Limited1.0 km
  • Baba Chai0.6 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.6 km
  • Cloud 70.6 km
  • Creams Cafe0.9 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Ferrys Burger0.9 km
  • Funky Flavours0.4 km
  • Giardino 140.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.3 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.5 km
  • Watford North1.0 km
  • Watford1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brixton Road0.1 km
  • Railway Bridge0.2 km
  • Railway Bridge0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.3 km
  • Bermer Road0.3 km