Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4EZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

377

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD24 4EZ 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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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WD24 4EZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £275k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £275k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WD24 4EZ is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 1.0km from Bushey Hall in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Watford constituency.

For serious buyers, WD24 4EZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 4EZ are sourced from Output Area E00121348 (shared with 59 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 4EZ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 274,027

2 sales · Mean £ 274,027

Semi-Detached

£ 579,950

1 sales · Mean £ 579,950

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

WD24 4EZ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft8
Burglary5
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.3 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.4 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils1.4 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils1.6 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Ar & VS Food And Wine1.0 km
  • H N News0.8 km
  • T K Maxx0.9 km
  • The Village Supermarket0.7 km
  • Way4Save0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Prince George0.9 km
  • Cother Arms0.8 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.4 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.9 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.9 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.5 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Golden Crown0.9 km
  • Kamu Street Food0.8 km
  • Rio's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Berrygrove Lodge Partnership0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.7 km
  • Watford Junction1.0 km
  • Watford1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastfield Avenue0.0 km
  • Balmoral Road0.1 km
  • Balmoral Road0.1 km
  • Eastfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Knutsford Avenue0.2 km