Neal Street is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0AX is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Neal Street, Watford, WD18 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 0AY, WD18 0AU, WD18 0RW, WD18 0AZ, WD18 0BA, WD18 0DB, WD18 0BF, WD18 0AT, WD18 0AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD18 0AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 48.2% | 53.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 46.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 WD18 0AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 40.4% | 34.2% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 52.6% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 44.9% | 56.5% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 46% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6% | 16.2% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.3% | 52.6% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 78.4% | 61% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 21.3% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 61.3% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 21.6% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neal Street was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neal Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 65th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-07-02 | £377,025 |
| 68 Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-08 | £256,098 |
| 86 Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-01 | £296,905 |
| 56 Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-04-28 | £445,846 |
| 10 Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-03-23 | £395,649 |
WD18 0AX 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Free schools | 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oodles Chinese | 162 High Street, Watford | 375 yd | |
| Taste Of Lahore | 170 High Street, Watford | 375 yd | |
| Cluckster | 13 King Street, Watford | 377 yd | |
| Opuz Kitchen | 7 King Street, Watford | 377 yd | |
| Wagamama | Wagamamas, 5 King Street | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One Crown | 156 High Street, Watford | 407 yd | |
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 426 yd | |
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 601 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 607 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 7, Century Park | 352 yd | |
| Wings N More Ltd | 162 High Street, Watford | 375 yd | |
| Subway | 11 King Street, Watford | 377 yd | |
| Happy Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 83 Vicarage Road, Watford | 473 yd | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 56C Vicarage Road, Watford | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 7 - 8 Century Park, Dalton Way | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 474 yd | |
| The Range | Unit 1, Watford Arches Retail Park | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 535 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 818 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 953 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.