Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

KATHERINE PLACE, WD5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KATHERINE PLACE, WD5 0BT.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD5 0BT 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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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD5 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WD5 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Katherine Place, 0.3km from Woodside in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Leavesden ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD5 0BT represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WD5 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00121027 (shared with 12 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 WD5 0BT. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

WD5 0BT has low crime rates — 34 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour37
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils0.5 km
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Future Academies Watford

Requires Improvement1108 pupils0.9 km
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Garston Manor School

Good148 pupils1.0 km
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Parmiter's School

Outstanding1429 pupils1.0 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Breakspeare School

Outstanding97 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Outstanding1123 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • High Elms Manor0.9 km
  • Hafiz Halal Meat & Groceries0.6 km
  • The WonderWorks0.9 km
  • Oria Bakes0.9 km
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Home Pizza0.6 km
  • Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway0.0 km
  • Haines Fish & Grill1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hammer In Hand0.5 km
  • Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.9 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Aroma Kitchen0.0 km
  • BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden0.9 km
  • The Woodlands Cafe0.4 km
  • Woodlands Cafe0.4 km
  • Woodside Community Association0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)2.2 km
  • Kings Langley2.5 km
  • Watford North3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Avenue0.1 km
  • Leavesden Country Park0.1 km
  • Leavesden Country Park0.1 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.2 km
  • Farriers Court0.4 km