Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4EU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

420

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD24 4EU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD24 4EU combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 4EU 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 4EU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 4EU are sourced from Output Area E00121344 (shared with 21 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 4EU. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

WD24 4EU has low crime rates — 33 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting32
Vehicle crime20
Other theft14

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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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.3 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.9 km
  • T K Maxx0.6 km
  • The Village Supermarket0.9 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Way4Save0.7 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • The Prince George0.7 km
  • Cother Arms0.5 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.5 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.7 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.7 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Giardino 141.0 km
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.7 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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

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