Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CROMER ROAD, WD24 4DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMER ROAD, WD24 4DU.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WD24 4DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 48% 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. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

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

WD24 4DU is a safe, established residential area on Cromer Road, 0.4km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Callowland ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD24 4DU 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 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00121153 (shared with 14 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 4DU. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
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

Terraced

£ 365,000

20 sales · Mean £ 366,181

Semi-Detached

£ 372,500

2 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

WD24 4DU has low crime rates — 41 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 offences147
Anti-social behaviour70
Shoplifting57
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.0 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.7 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.8 km
  • Express Food Centre0.8 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store0.8 km
  • T K Maxx0.4 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Nascot Arms0.8 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • The Prince George0.5 km
  • Cother Arms0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.7 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.6 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.4 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Funky Flavours0.8 km
  • Giardino 140.8 km
  • Square Pizza House0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.5 km
  • Watford Junction0.9 km
  • Watford1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Imperial Park0.2 km