Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

ELM AVENUE, WD19 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM AVENUE, WD19 4BE.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /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: WD19 4BE 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD19 4BE combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£850k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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

WD19 4BE is a sought-after residential area on Elm Avenue, 0.3km from Watford Heath in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey ward and the Watford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD19, WD19 4BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k, down 7.4% year-on-year. 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 WD19 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00121288 (shared with 20 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 WD19 4BE. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 667,500

11 sales · Mean £ 690,136

Semi-Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

WD19 4BE has low crime rates — 13 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils1.0 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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St Meryl School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.1 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.3 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • News Bit0.6 km
  • Rich Wines0.8 km
  • Fairy Bakes0.9 km
  • Bushey Food Express/ Costcutter0.9 km
  • 'Nim's Kitchen'0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Villiers Arms0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • The Railway Arms0.9 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Al Forno Cafe0.9 km
  • Villiers Coffee House0.8 km
  • Load Of Hay0.3 km
  • Alexander Express0.7 km
  • Burger Daddy1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Burgitzza1.0 km
  • Fusion Twist1.0 km
  • La Padella0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey0.8 km
  • Carpenders Park1.2 km
  • Watford High Street1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sherwoods Road0.2 km
  • Heath Road0.3 km
  • Sherwoods Road0.3 km
  • Watford Heath0.3 km
  • Heath Road0.4 km