Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

MEDWAY CLOSE, WD25 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY CLOSE, WD25 0DP.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD25 0DP 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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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WD25 0DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 64.3% year-on-year.

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

WD25 0DP is a sought-after residential area on Medway Close, 0.6km from Garston in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.

For serious buyers, WD25 0DP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, down 64.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00121326 (shared with 10 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 WD25 0DP. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

5 sales · Mean £ 511,500

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

WD25 0DP has low crime rates — 29 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime23
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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The Grove Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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Garston Manor School

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Future Academies Watford

Requires Improvement1108 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsway Infants' School

Good174 pupils1.0 km
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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School

Good232 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costsaver0.7 km
  • Hafiz Halal Meat & Groceries1.0 km
  • Highend Accessories Ltd1.0 km
  • Sheepcot Greggs0.5 km
  • Sheepcot Subway0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe Lounge0.4 km
  • Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station0.5 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Cafe0.9 km
  • TGI Fridays0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Home Pizza1.0 km
  • Bubbles 'N' Waffles0.4 km
  • Ocean's Pearl0.4 km
  • Watford Pizza Kebab0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)0.7 km
  • Watford North1.6 km
  • Watford Junction2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Albans Road0.2 km
  • St Albans Road0.2 km
  • Rochester Drive0.2 km
  • Sheepcot Drive0.3 km
  • Rochester Drive0.3 km