WD25 0AF is a sought-after residential area on Sheepcot Lane, 0.4km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.
For serious buyers, WD25 0AF is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00121318 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0AF.
362
47
£ 55,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD25 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WD25 0AF — age 47, 76% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £292k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD25 0AF. The average age is 47.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 289,500
4 sales · Mean £ 290,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0AF has low crime rates — 31 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
Kingswood Nursery School
The Grove Academy
Kingsway Junior School
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Kingsway Infants' School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Garston Manor School
Cherry Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Asda Pharmacy0.9 km
- Costsaver0.8 km
- Highend Accessories Ltd0.8 km
- Sheepcot Greggs0.6 km
- Sheepcot Subway0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Flourish Cafe & Pizzeria1.0 km
- Subway @ Asda0.9 km
- Cafe Lounge0.5 km
- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.6 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger1.0 km
- Panku0.9 km
- Bubbles 'N' Waffles0.5 km
- Ocean's Pearl0.5 km
- Watford Pizza Kebab0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Orchard House Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garston (Hertfordshire)0.7 km
- Watford North1.4 km
- Watford Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Albans Road0.1 km
- St Albans Road0.1 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- Rochester Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250AF · Data under Open Government Licence