WD25 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Leavesden Green in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD25 0BW 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00121323 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD25 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD25 0BW.
369
34
£ 55,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WD25 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 53% 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 0BW. The average age is 34.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0BW 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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Kingsway Junior School
Kingsway Infants' School
Kingswood Nursery School
The Orchard Primary School
Leavesden JMI School
Beechfield School
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- F T Taylor0.9 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.5 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.9 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.9 km
- Variety Wines1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everett Rovers0.2 km
- The Dome0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dragon Garden0.9 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.9 km
- RFC0.9 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.9 km
- Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.9 km
- Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade0.9 km
- Indian Sizzler0.9 km
- Thai 4U0.9 km
- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.5 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.7 km
- Watford Junction2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rushton Avenue0.1 km
- Rushton Avenue0.2 km
- Harris Road0.3 km
- Harris Road0.3 km
- Maytree Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250BW · Data under Open Government Licence