WD25 0BY 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 0BY 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 £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00121322 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMMING WAY, WD25 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMMING WAY, WD25 0BY.
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
WD25 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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 0BY. 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
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
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 374,000
1 sales · Mean £ 374,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0BY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsway Junior School
Kingsway Infants' School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Kingswood Nursery School
Leavesden JMI School
The Orchard Primary School
Beechfield School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- F T Taylor0.8 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.6 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.8 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.8 km
- Variety Wines0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Everett Rovers0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Garden0.8 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.8 km
- RFC0.8 km
- Codland Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Haines Fish & Grill0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station1.0 km
- Kingswood Cafe0.8 km
- Saffron House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.7 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.8 km
- Watford Junction2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Harris Road0.2 km
- Rushton Avenue0.2 km
- Harris Road0.2 km
- Rushton Avenue0.2 km
- North Approach0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250BY · Data under Open Government Licence