Rosecroft Drive, Watford, WD17 4JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD17 4JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	49.3%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50.2%	50.7%	0.5%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WD17 4JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.8%	30.7%	-0.1%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	53.4%	-3.9%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	1.7%	3.2%	1.5%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	5.6%	6%	0.4%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	4.7%	6.8%	2.1%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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 (85.1%) 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	55.4%	53.2%	-2.2%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	32.9%	31.9%	-1.0%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	7.6%	11%	3.4%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	13.3%	-2.1%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.2%	-4.8%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	16.5%	-0.6%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6%	2.6%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	15.3%	-1.8%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	32.1%	40.6%	8.5%	33.8%	6.8%
Other	3%	1.2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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)
Indian	11.1%	19.8%	8.7%	3.1%	16.7%
Pakistani	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	2.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	82.7%	68.8%	-13.9%	81.4%	-12.6%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	72.3%	-14.9%	83.2%	-10.9%
European Union	3.5%	11.2%	7.7%	6.1%	5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.8%	4.6%	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	5.5%	10.6%	5.1%	5.6%	5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.1%	72.5%	-11.6%	83.2%	-10.7%
10+ Years	0%	19.5%	19.5%	9.8%	9.7%
5-10 Years	1%	3.3%	2.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	11.8%	2.3%	-9.5%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	3%	1.2%	1.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.8%	37.2%	-16.4%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	16.5%	1.7%	14.8%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Rosecroft Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosecroft Drive was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Nascot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rosecroft Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Nascot and the 57th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in WD17 4JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rosecroft Drive are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Watford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rosecroft Drive, Watford, WD17 4JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD17 4JQ

Average Price
£702,347

Semi-Detached
£761,229

Terraced
£607,703

Detached
£762,313

Flats/Maisonettes
£304,802

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rosecroft Drive

Average Price
£742,417

Semi-Detached
£761,126

Terraced
£651,269

Detached
£849,896

Flats/Maisonettes
£305,443

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rosecroft DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Rosecroft Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2024-09-18	£755,761
26 Rosecroft Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2024-08-16	£638,635
26 Rosecroft Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2023-03-09	£799,167
2A Rosecroft Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£332,500	2022-07-08	£325,163
30 Rosecroft Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£745,000	2021-08-27	£809,605

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD17 4JQ

Employment

WD17 4JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of student residents living in WD17 4JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	18
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Information and communication	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX	4out of 4	2,103 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL	4out of 4	5,061 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Greenbank Road , WD17 4FS	4out of 4	291 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW	3out of 4	831 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY	3out of 4	1,346 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Bellmount Wood Avenue , WD17 3PE	4out of 4	1,405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST	3out of 4	1,527 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT	3out of 4	2,974 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF	4out of 4	3,120 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW	2out of 4	3,253 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR	- not rated	3,352 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS	4out of 4	3,738 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ	- not rated	2,675 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT	- not rated	2,206 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ	- not rated	2,449 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU	4out of 4	2,727 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR	3out of 4	3,314 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW	- not rated	3,381 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Saffron House	113 Courtlands Drive, Watford		458 yd
Madhu's @ The Grove	The Grove, Grove Mill Lane		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Codland Fish And Chips	117 Courtlands Drive, Watford	458 yd
Leavesden Tandoori	119 Courtlands Drive, Watford	458 yd
RFC	119 Courtlands Drive, Watford	458 yd
Dragon Garden	125 Courtlands Drive, Watford	548 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Watford Playing Field GAMMONS LANE	tennis courts	625 yd
The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane	grass pitches	719 yd
St Marks Church Hall LEGGATTS WAY		916 yd
Bill Everett Community Centre (Closed) Leggatts Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,009 yd
The Grove	golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	199.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WD17 4JQ