WD25 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Harris Road, 0.2km from Leavesden Green in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD25 0AY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00121322 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARRIS ROAD, WD25 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRIS ROAD, WD25 0AY.
431
33
£ 55,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, WD25 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD25 0AY. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Terraced
£ 372,750
2 sales · Mean £ 372,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0AY has low crime rates — 26 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
Kingsway Infants' School
Leavesden JMI School
Kingswood Nursery School
Cherry Tree Primary School
The Orchard Primary School
Beechfield School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- F T Taylor0.8 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.8 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.8 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.8 km
- Variety Wines0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Everett Rovers0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Garden0.8 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.9 km
- RFC0.9 km
- Codland Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Haines Fish & Grill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.9 km
- BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden0.9 km
- Kingswood Cafe0.7 km
- Saffron House0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.8 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.8 km
- Watford Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Harris Road0.1 km
- North Approach0.1 km
- Evans Avenue0.1 km
- Harris Road0.2 km
- Evans Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250AY · Data under Open Government Licence