Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4EX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

413

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Avg Age

39

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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 4EX 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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Area Character

WD24 4EX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £517k, 91% 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 4EX is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.9km 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 4EX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k. 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 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00121347 (shared with 10 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 4EX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 517,000

1 sales · Mean £ 517,000

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

WD24 4EX has low crime rates — 22 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft10
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.1 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.4 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.6 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.4 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils1.5 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • T K Maxx0.7 km
  • The Village Supermarket0.8 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Way4Save0.8 km
  • Puccinos1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Prince George0.8 km
  • Cother Arms0.6 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • North Watford Conservative Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.4 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.8 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.8 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Giardino 141.0 km
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Siddhi Foods1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction1.0 km
  • Berrygrove Lodge Partnership0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.5 km
  • Watford Junction1.0 km
  • Watford1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Knutsford Avenue0.0 km
  • Hibbert Avenue0.1 km
  • Hibbert Avenue0.1 km
  • Eastfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Knutsford Avenue0.1 km