Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4ES.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD24 4ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD24 4ES's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £440k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WD24 4ES is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.6km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Watford constituency.

For serious buyers, WD24 4ES is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 4ES are sourced from Output Area E00121342 (shared with 61 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 4ES. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

WD24 4ES has low crime rates — 38 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 offences117
Anti-social behaviour56
Shoplifting44
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.3 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 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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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.2 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils1.2 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Astero's Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Cakebox0.9 km
  • Euro Food And Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.9 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Asda0.9 km
  • Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.9 km
  • Indian Sizzler0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.9 km
  • Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Viking Fish Bar0.8 km
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.9 km
  • The Prince George0.7 km
  • Cother Arms0.4 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.4 km
  • Watford Junction1.0 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Imperial Park0.1 km
  • Knutsford Avenue0.2 km
  • Imperial Park0.2 km