Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CHALK HILL, WD19 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALK HILL, WD19 4BL.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD19 4BL 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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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WD19 4BL — age 34, 37% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £500k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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

WD19 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Chalk Hill, 0.6km from Oxhey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Oxhey ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD19 4BL offers 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 professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD19 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00121289 (shared with 36 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 4BL. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 409,000

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

WD19 4BL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.3 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.6 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.8 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.9 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Next0.8 km
  • Oodles Chinese1.0 km
  • HKS Colne0.8 km
  • DAS Store0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Walsingham Support Care Home0.8 km
  • Harris + Hoole0.6 km
  • Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue0.7 km
  • Next - Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Taste Of Lahore1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.6 km
  • Delicias1.0 km
  • Sea Breeze1.0 km
  • Zams Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Kellys Market0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.1 km
  • The Villiers Arms0.3 km
  • The Railway Arms0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey0.2 km
  • Watford High Street0.9 km
  • Watford1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bushey Railway Station East0.1 km
  • Bushey Railway Station East0.1 km
  • Bushey Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bushey Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bushey Rail Station0.1 km