Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

PARKGATE ROAD, WD24 4FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKGATE ROAD, WD24 4FH.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD24 4FH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

WD24 4FH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £410k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

WD24 4FH is a safe, established residential area on Parkgate Road, 0.3km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Callowland ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4FH are sourced from Output Area E00121148 (shared with 14 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 4FH. 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 / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 410,000

8 sales · Mean £ 421,375

Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

WD24 4FH has low crime rates — 43 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 offences161
Anti-social behaviour79
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime31

school Local Schools

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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.1 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.9 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.1 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • T K Maxx0.7 km
  • Way4Save0.7 km
  • Foxhill Food Store0.9 km
  • Dolce Cakes0.5 km
  • Asda Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Prince George0.8 km
  • The Dome0.5 km
  • Tudor Arms (Watford)0.7 km
  • Windsors Of Watford0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Baba Chai1.0 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.9 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.7 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.8 km
  • Viento Coffee Company Ltd0.7 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.7 km
  • AB Lighting Ltd0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger0.5 km
  • Panku0.7 km
  • Wok Express0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.3 km
  • Watford Junction1.2 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Windsor Road0.2 km
  • Windsor Road0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km
  • Maude Crescent0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km