Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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

WD24 4ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £471k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 4ET is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.7km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Watford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD24, WD24 4ET offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £471k, up 1.5% 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 4ET 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 4ET. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 461,250

18 sales · Mean £ 457,083

Terraced

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Flat

£ 252,000

1 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

WD24 4ET has low crime rates — 32 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour38
Shoplifting32
Vehicle crime19
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.2 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.4 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.3 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.9 km
  • Chatpata Swad1.0 km
  • Express Food Centre1.0 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store1.0 km
  • T K Maxx0.6 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.9 km
  • The Prince George0.7 km
  • Cother Arms0.5 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.5 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.7 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.6 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Funky Flavours1.0 km
  • Giardino 140.9 km
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Knutsford Avenue0.0 km
  • Hibbert Avenue0.1 km
  • Hibbert Avenue0.1 km
  • Imperial Park0.1 km
  • Knutsford Avenue0.2 km