WD24 4GS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mandela Place, 0.9km from Bushey Hall in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD24 4GS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 4GS are sourced from Output Area E00121180 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANDELA PLACE, WD24 4GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANDELA PLACE, WD24 4GS.
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
Social renting makes up 81% of tenure in WD24 4GS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4GS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 236,250
2 sales · Mean £ 236,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD24 4GS has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Central Primary School
The Watford UTC
Highwood Primary School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Asia Village0.8 km
- Churros Mexicano0.8 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Clinton Cards0.8 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Canvas0.9 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.9 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.9 km
- Watford Social Club0.5 km
- The One Crown0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Kandy Cafe0.8 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.5 km
- Max Peri Peri0.9 km
- Auntie Anne's0.7 km
- Cafe Rosa0.5 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Nisa Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Hayris Kebab House0.7 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.4 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Roti Pan0.8 km
- Teasco0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.8 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.6 km
- Watford0.9 km
- Watford High Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Pauls Way0.1 km
- Reeds Crescent0.1 km
- Reeds Crescent0.1 km
- Anglian Close0.2 km
- Brocklesbury Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD244GS · Data under Open Government Licence