Farraline Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0DQ is located in the Vicarage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farraline Road, Watford, WD18 0DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 0DZ, WD18 0EH, WD18 0EA, WD18 0EJ, WD1 8EN, WD18 0EN, WD18 0EB, WD18 0DH, WD18 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD18 0DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 53.3% | 52.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 WD18 0DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 41.8% | 43.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 9.3% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 18.8% | 10.5% | -8.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 60.5% | 55.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 60.2% | 52.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 52.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 25.7% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.1% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farraline Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farraline Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Oxhey and the 91st lowest crime rate of 271 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Farraline Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-04-28 | £621,200 |
| 1A Farraline Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2013-04-11 | £438,659 |
| 1 Farraline Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2013-03-22 | £782,358 |
| 4 Farraline Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 1999-10-14 | £704,919 |
| 3A Farraline Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1998-02-27 | £245,127 |
WD18 0DQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
WD18 0DQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD18 0DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wall Hall Nursery School University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT | - not rated | 4,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Chater Infant School , Southsea Avenue WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 162 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 754 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Church Road , WD17 4QB | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Express Watford | 28 Vicarage Road, Watford | 71 yd | |
| Rio Grande Steak House | 14 - 16 Vicarage Road, Watford | 72 yd | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 65 Vicarage Road, Watford | 113 yd | |
| Charlie's Cafe | 56A Vicarage Road, Watford | 130 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 99 Vicarage Road, Watford | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 63 yd | |
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 234 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 28 Market Street, Watford | 327 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 334 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 83 Vicarage Road, Watford | 106 yd | |
| Grilled Cottage | 85 Vicarage Road, Watford | 113 yd | |
| Hin Garden | 87 Vicarage Road, Watford | 113 yd | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 56C Vicarage Road, Watford | 130 yd | |
| McMechi | Ground Floor, 34 Vicarage Road | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 429 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 547 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 565 yd | |
| Tesco | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 660 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 973 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 | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.