Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WEST DRIVE, WD25 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST DRIVE, WD25 0AL.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD25 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

WD25 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 38.2% year-on-year.

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

WD25 0AL is a safe, established residential area on West Drive, 0.4km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 38.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00121321 (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 WD25 0AL. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

4 sales · Mean £ 421,987

Flat

£ 286,000

7 sales · Mean £ 284,285

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

WD25 0AL has low crime rates — 36 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour43
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.8 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Foxhill Food Store0.4 km
  • Argos At Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Cakebox0.9 km
  • Euro Food And Wine Ltd0.6 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.3 km
  • The Dome0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Asda0.9 km
  • Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.6 km
  • Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade0.5 km
  • Indian Sizzler0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.6 km
  • Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • Viking Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North1.2 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.4 km
  • Watford Junction2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Berry Avenue0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree Road0.3 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.3 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.4 km
  • Leggatts Wood Avenue0.5 km