WD24 4GX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raphael Drive, 0.8km from Bushey Hall in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD24 4GX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 27.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WD24 4GX are sourced from Output Area E00121181 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAPHAEL DRIVE, WD24 4GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAPHAEL DRIVE, WD24 4GX.
367
35
£ 50,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD24 4GX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in WD24 4GX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD24 4GX. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 263,750
8 sales · Mean £ 267,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD24 4GX has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
The Watford UTC
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Highwood Primary School
Central Primary School
Parkgate Junior School
Queens' School
Lanchester Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Glomens African Food1.0 km
- Afccos1.0 km
- Kays Newsagent0.9 km
- Asia Village1.0 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Palace Theatre1.0 km
- Cother Arms1.0 km
- North Watford Conservative Club1.0 km
- Watford Social Club0.8 km
- Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Ks Kitchen1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Crown1.0 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
- Sam's Chicken1.0 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.8 km
- Auntie Anne's1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.7 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.6 km
- Watford1.1 km
- Watford High Street1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brocklesbury Close0.1 km
- Raphael Drive0.1 km
- Raphael Drive0.1 km
- Anglian Close0.2 km
- Reeds Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD244GX · Data under Open Government Licence