Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BRADSHAW ROAD, WD24 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADSHAW ROAD, WD24 4DF.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WD24 4DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.9% year-on-year.

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

WD24 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Bradshaw Road, 0.5km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Callowland ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00121155 (shared with 8 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 WD24 4DF. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.9%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

13 sales · Mean £ 394,615

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

2 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

WD24 4DF has low crime rates — 35 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour57
Shoplifting57
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.0 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.2 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Euro Food And Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.7 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.8 km
  • Express Food Centre0.8 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)0.9 km
  • Indian Sizzler0.9 km
  • Thai 4U0.9 km
  • Baba Chai0.6 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.7 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.9 km
  • Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Viking Fish Bar0.8 km
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Nascot Arms0.8 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • The Prince George0.5 km
  • The Wellington Arms1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.5 km
  • Watford Junction0.8 km
  • Watford1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Imperial Park0.1 km
  • Imperial Park0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km