Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL ROAD, WD24 4EP.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD24 4EP spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

home £439,166 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD24 4EP is a safe, established residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.4km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Callowland ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD24 4EP 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4EP are sourced from Output Area E00121153 (shared with 14 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 4EP. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 397,500

8 sales · Mean £ 406,875

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Flat

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

WD24 4EP has low crime rates — 38 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting44
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.6 km
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good426 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.8 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.9 km
  • Express Food Centre0.9 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store0.9 km
  • T K Maxx0.4 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
  • Nascot Arms0.9 km
  • O'Neills0.9 km
  • The Prince George0.6 km
  • The Dome0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Baba Chai0.7 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.6 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.5 km
  • Feel Wellbeing Cafe0.5 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Funky Flavours0.9 km
  • Giardino 140.9 km
  • Square Pizza House1.0 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford North0.5 km
  • Watford Junction0.9 km
  • Garston (Hertfordshire)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Road0.1 km
  • Windsor Road0.2 km
  • Maude Crescent0.2 km
  • Maude Crescent0.2 km