Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0DD.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD25 0DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD25 0DD spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £143k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 86.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD25 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Sheepcot Lane, 0.4km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

For serious buyers, WD25 0DD is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 86.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00121318 (shared with 14 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 0DD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

27 sales · Mean £ 169,718

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

WD25 0DD has low crime rates — 33 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour37
Vehicle crime27
Other theft17
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils0.6 km
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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Good264 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils1.1 km
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Garston Manor School

Good148 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Asda Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Costsaver0.8 km
  • Highend Accessories Ltd0.8 km
  • Sheepcot Greggs0.7 km
  • Sheepcot Subway0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Flourish Cafe & Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Subway @ Asda0.9 km
  • Cafe Lounge0.5 km
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.7 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger1.0 km
  • Panku0.9 km
  • Bubbles 'N' Waffles0.5 km
  • Ocean's Pearl0.5 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)0.7 km
  • Watford North1.4 km
  • Watford Junction2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Albans Road0.0 km
  • St Albans Road0.0 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • Rochester Drive0.2 km