Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

PURBROCK AVENUE, WD25 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURBROCK AVENUE, WD25 0AD.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD25 0AD's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £501k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

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

WD25 0AD is a safe, established residential area on Purbrock Avenue, 0.2km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD25 0AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £501k, down 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00121325 (shared with 8 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 WD25 0AD. 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 / British61.2%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.3%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 487,500

10 sales · Mean £ 480,100

Flat

£ 292,500

2 sales · Mean £ 292,500

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

WD25 0AD has low crime rates — 41 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour42
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils0.7 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.7 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Foxhill Food Store0.7 km
  • Argos At Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Astero's Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Cakebox0.5 km
  • Euro Food And Wine Ltd0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.7 km
  • The Dome0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Asda0.5 km
  • Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.4 km
  • Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade0.2 km
  • Indian Sizzler0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.5 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.4 km
  • Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.4 km
  • Viking Fish Bar0.5 km
  • VP Annas Express0.9 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.9 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.0 km
  • Watford Junction2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.2 km
  • Cow Lane0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Berry Avenue0.2 km
  • Leggatts Wood Avenue0.3 km