WD25 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Rushton Avenue, 0.4km from Leavesden Green in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD25 0AP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00121313 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHTON AVENUE, WD25 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHTON AVENUE, WD25 0AP.
371
37
£ 55,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD25 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WD25 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 WD25 0AP. The average age is 36.6. 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
Terraced
£ 365,000
7 sales · Mean £ 361,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0AP has low crime rates — 24 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
Kingsway Junior School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Kingsway Infants' School
Kingswood Nursery School
Leavesden JMI School
The Orchard Primary School
Beechfield School
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- F T Taylor1.0 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.6 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office1.0 km
- Nisa Supermarket1.0 km
- Euro Food And Wine Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everett Rovers0.3 km
- The Dome0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dragon Garden1.0 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA1.0 km
- Teddy Bear Bubble Tea1.0 km
- Watford Pizza Kebab0.9 km
- Haines Fish & Grill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.9 km
- Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade0.9 km
- Indian Sizzler1.0 km
- Thai 4U0.9 km
- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.5 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.6 km
- Watford Junction2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rushton Avenue0.1 km
- Rushton Avenue0.1 km
- Harris Road0.2 km
- Briar Road0.3 km
- Harris Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250AP · Data under Open Government Licence