Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

ELLWOOD GARDENS, WD25 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLWOOD GARDENS, WD25 0DR.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

43

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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 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD25 0DR combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£596k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £596k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.

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

WD25 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Ellwood Gardens, 0.4km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD25 0DR represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £596k, down 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00121317 (shared with 53 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 0DR. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 542,000

3 sales · Mean £ 565,666

Detached

£ 487,270

1 sales · Mean £ 487,270

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

WD25 0DR has low crime rates — 25 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft19
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils0.8 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils0.9 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 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

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Everett Rovers0.9 km
  • The Dome1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger1.0 km
  • Wok Express1.0 km
  • Bubbles 'N' Waffles0.7 km
  • Ocean's Pearl0.7 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costsaver0.9 km
  • Highend Accessories Ltd1.0 km
  • Sheepcot Greggs0.5 km
  • Sheepcot Subway0.5 km
  • Vue Cinema0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe Lounge0.7 km
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.5 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Cafe0.9 km
  • TGI Fridays0.7 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.0 km
  • Watford North1.5 km
  • Watford Junction2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheepcot Drive0.2 km
  • Kingswood Road0.2 km
  • Lamb Close0.3 km
  • St Albans Road0.3 km
  • St Albans Road0.3 km