Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

SYCAMORE CLOSE, WD25 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CLOSE, WD25 0DF.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD25 0DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

WD25 0DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD25 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Close, 0.4km from Kingswood in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD25, WD25 0DF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00121320 (shared with 11 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 0DF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 627,500

6 sales · Mean £ 658,333

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

WD25 0DF has low crime rates — 17 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.2 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.0 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Foxhill Food Store0.8 km
  • News Express1.0 km
  • Sheepcot Greggs0.6 km
  • Sheepcot Subway0.6 km
  • Vue Cinema0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.6 km
  • The Dome0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • New Shapla Tandoori1.0 km
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
  • Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.9 km
  • Frankie And Benny's0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger0.9 km
  • Wok Express0.9 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.7 km
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.9 km
  • Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.2 km
  • Watford North1.5 km
  • Watford Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingswood Road0.2 km
  • Kingswood Road0.3 km
  • Briar Road0.3 km
  • Rushton Avenue0.4 km
  • Sheepcot Drive0.4 km