WD24 4GR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brocklesbury Close, 0.8km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD24 4GR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4GR are sourced from Output Area E00121180 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROCKLESBURY CLOSE, WD24 4GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKLESBURY CLOSE, WD24 4GR.
197
41
£ 50,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, WD24 4GR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD24 4GR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 292,500
5 sales · Mean £ 277,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD24 4GR is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Central Primary School
The Watford UTC
Highwood Primary School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Knutsford Primary Academy
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- H N News0.6 km
- Chatpata Swad0.9 km
- Express Food Centre0.9 km
- Krantz Bakery0.9 km
- Mithunn Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- 143 Bar0.9 km
- Dunnings Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- O'Neills0.7 km
- The Prince George1.0 km
- The One Crown0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Baba Chai0.6 km
- Caffee Beldj Limited0.4 km
- Cloud 70.8 km
- Creams Cafe0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Diner0.9 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- AMT Coffee Watford0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Ferrys Burger0.9 km
- Funky Flavours0.9 km
- Giardino 140.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.8 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.6 km
- Watford0.8 km
- Watford High Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Pauls Way0.0 km
- Reeds Crescent0.1 km
- Reeds Crescent0.1 km
- Anglian Close0.2 km
- Brocklesbury Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD244GR · Data under Open Government Licence