Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

GORLE CLOSE, WD25 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORLE CLOSE, WD25 0AU.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD25 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £470,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD25 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Gorle Close, 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 0AU is 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. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00121319 (shared with 10 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 0AU. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 470,000

4 sales · Mean £ 465,000

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

WD25 0AU has low crime rates — 23 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.1 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.2 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.4 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils1.0 km
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils1.1 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • F T Taylor1.0 km
  • Foxhill Food Store0.8 km
  • Goodwood Parade Post Office1.0 km
  • Nisa Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tartes De Tout Saisons1.0 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dragon Garden1.0 km
  • Haines Fish & Grill0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.7 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • Frankie And Benny's1.0 km
  • BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden0.9 km
  • Kingswood Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.7 km
  • Watford North1.8 km
  • Watford Junction2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Harris Road0.1 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.2 km
  • Briar Road0.2 km
  • North Approach0.2 km
  • Briar Road0.2 km