Loates Lane is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 2PJ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loates Lane, Watford, WD17 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 2LQ, WD17 2PE, WD17 2PD, WD17 2LA, WD17 2QF, WD17 2PA, WD17 2QN, WD17 2QS, WD17 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD17 2PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 52.1% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 56.8% | 47.9% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WD17 2PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.9% | 42.6% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 47.5% | 16.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 59.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 56.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 11.5% | 0% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 15.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 55.5% | 52.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 41.1% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 19.8% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 23.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 41.2% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 18.7% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 15.7% | 1.7% | 14.0% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loates Lane was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loates Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 41st highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 70 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-03-31 | £328,000 |
| Flat 46 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-27 | £245,000 |
| Flat 68 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-31 | £337,771 |
| Flat 28 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-26 | £314,855 |
| Flat 64 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-10 | £314,855 |
WD17 2PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WD17 2PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Primary School Hempstead Road , WD17 3HD | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Hartspring Cottage , Elton Way WD25 8HB | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind | 64B Queens Road, Watford | 108 yd | |
| Cafe Rosa | 82 Queens Road, Watford | 108 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Watford | Intu Watford, 30 The Harlequin | 109 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | Intu Watford, 41 The Harlequin | 109 yd | |
| Heriots Patisserie | UM5, Atria Watford, 201 The Harlequin | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Social Club | 70 - 72 Queens Road, Watford | 108 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 17 Estcourt Road, Watford | 199 yd | |
| The Palace Theatre | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road | 219 yd | |
| The Florist | Intu Watford, 65 - 67 High Street | 223 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayris Kebab House | 18 Clarendon Road, Watford | 207 yd | |
| Burger King | Intu Watford, 41 High Street | 223 yd | |
| New Imperial | 138 Queens Road, Watford | 288 yd | |
| Roti Pan | Unit 40B, Watford Market | 292 yd | |
| Asia Taste | Street Record, Watford House Lane | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 219 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 333 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 419 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 167 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.