Aynho Street is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0ET 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 Aynho Street, Watford, WD18 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 0EU, WD18 0ES, WD18 0EW, WD18 0EY, WD18 0EN, WD1 8EN, WD18 0EB, WD18 0DH, WD18 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD18 0ET is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 46.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 0ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 46.6% | 43.9% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 41.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 59.9% | 57.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 22.6% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 35.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 6.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 70.5% | 60.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 64.6% | 45.3% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 28.6% | 15.0% | 6.1% | 22.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.4% 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 | 61.6% | 45.2% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aynho Street was 308.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 422.6% higher than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aynho Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 17th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aynho Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-01-09 | £352,850 |
| 5 Aynho Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-09-28 | £378,253 |
| 9 Aynho Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-07-30 | £393,038 |
| 6 Aynho Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,750 | 2013-03-13 | £345,190 |
| 3 Aynho Street, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2008-01-14 | £294,241 |
WD18 0ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,433 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 | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 829 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 2,107 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 | 1,068 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 | 953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Cafe | 56A Vicarage Road, Watford | 135 yd | |
| Cornerstone Church Watford | 119 Vicarage Road, Watford | 137 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 99 Vicarage Road, Watford | 141 yd | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 65 Vicarage Road, Watford | 198 yd | |
| Hot Express Watford | 28 Vicarage Road, Watford | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 137 yd | |
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 173 yd | |
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 236 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 28 Market Street, Watford | 407 yd | |
| West Herts Sports Club | W H Sports Club Limited, 8 Park Avenue | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 56C Vicarage Road, Watford | 135 yd | |
| McMechi | Ground Floor, 34 Vicarage Road | 135 yd | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 97 Vicarage Road, Watford | 141 yd | |
| Happy Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 83 Vicarage Road, Watford | 189 yd | |
| Grilled Cottage | 85 Vicarage Road, Watford | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford | 441 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 657 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 672 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 800 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Boys RICKMANSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 994 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 | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.