St James Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0EA 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 St James Road, Watford, WD18 0EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 0DZ, WD18 0DL, WD18 0DH, WD18 0DQ, WD1 8EN, WD18 0EN, WD18 0EH, WD18 0EW, WD18 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD18 0EA, 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 0EA, 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 St James Road was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 68th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-08-26 | £428,157 |
| 28 St James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £359,700 | 2015-03-31 | £531,300 |
| 36A St James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-12-23 | £255,618 |
| 26 St James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-11-11 | £406,179 |
| 36 St James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-04-11 | £488,231 |
WD18 0EA 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 0EA 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 0EA 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 Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,183 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 | 1,141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,747 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Cafe | 56A Vicarage Road, Watford | 101 yd | |
| Hot Express Watford | 28 Vicarage Road, Watford | 113 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 99 Vicarage Road, Watford | 132 yd | |
| Rio Grande Steak House | 14 - 16 Vicarage Road, Watford | 133 yd | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 65 Vicarage Road, Watford | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 119 yd | |
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 255 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 270 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 28 Market Street, Watford | 393 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 56C Vicarage Road, Watford | 101 yd | |
| McMechi | Ground Floor, 34 Vicarage Road | 101 yd | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 97 Vicarage Road, Watford | 132 yd | |
| Happy Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 83 Vicarage Road, Watford | 134 yd | |
| Grilled Cottage | 85 Vicarage Road, Watford | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 505 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 623 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 242 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 738 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.