Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

ROSS CRESCENT, WD25 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSS CRESCENT, WD25 0DB.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

home £462,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.2 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils0.4 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.8 km
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils1.2 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.6 km
fastfood

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.8 km
  • BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden0.8 km
  • Kingswood Cafe0.6 km
  • Saffron House0.9 km
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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