WD25 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Ross Crescent, 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 0DB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, down 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00121319 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSS CRESCENT, WD25 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSS CRESCENT, WD25 0DB.
359
32
£ 55,500 /yr
48%
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
With 55% social renting, WD25 0DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD25 0DB. 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
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
Terraced
£ 352,500
8 sales · Mean £ 363,312
Semi-Detached
£ 408,500
4 sales · Mean £ 425,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0DB has low crime rates — 24 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
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Beechfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- F T Taylor0.9 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.9 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.9 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.9 km
- Variety Wines1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Everett Rovers0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Garden0.9 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.9 km
- RFC0.9 km
- Codland Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Haines Fish & Grill0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.8 km
- BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden0.8 km
- Kingswood Cafe0.6 km
- Saffron House0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.9 km
- Watford North1.9 km
- Watford Junction2.8 km
Bus Stops
- North Approach0.1 km
- Evans Avenue0.1 km
- Evans Avenue0.1 km
- North Approach0.2 km
- Harris Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250DB · Data under Open Government Licence