Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

HEMMING WAY, WD25 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMMING WAY, WD25 0BX.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, WD25 0BX 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 down 14.3% year-on-year.

home £438,125 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD25 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Hemming Way, 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 0BX 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k, down 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00121322 (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 0BX. 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

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 432,500

3 sales · Mean £ 429,166

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

WD25 0BX has low crime rates — 29 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft16
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.5 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils0.8 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • F T Taylor0.8 km
  • Foxhill Food Store0.7 km
  • Goodwood Parade Post Office0.8 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.8 km
  • Variety Wines0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon Garden0.8 km
  • Leavesden Tandoori0.9 km
  • RFC0.9 km
  • Codland Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Haines Fish & Grill0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.9 km
  • BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden1.0 km
  • Kingswood Cafe0.7 km
  • Saffron House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North1.7 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.7 km
  • Watford Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Harris Road0.1 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.2 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.2 km
  • Harris Road0.2 km
  • North Approach0.3 km