St Marys View is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0GR is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys View, Watford, WD18 0GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 2BJ, WD18 0BG, WD17 2BW, WD17 2DQ, WD18 0BW, WD18 0BP, WD18 0GU, WD17 2EN, WD18 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD18 0GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 49.8% | 55.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 47.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 4% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 59.9% | 62.9% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 60.3% | 40.8% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 30.6% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 24.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% 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 | 58.5% | 40.9% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 16.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 15.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.6% | 76.7% | -29.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys View was 1355.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 288.4% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys View has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 556.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Addison Court St Marys View, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-19 | £233,303 |
| 7 Addison Court St Marys View, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-07-29 | £277,753 |
| 6 Addison Court St Marys View, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-10-15 | £364,585 |
| 7 Addison Court St Marys View, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-19 | £381,661 |
| 7 Addison Court St Marys View, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-10-22 | £331,091 |
WD18 0GR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0GR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 372 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 | 416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 686 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 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,084 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 | 1,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Hartspring Cottage , Elton Way WD25 8HB | - not rated | 3,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 128 - 130 High Street, Watford | 6 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 100A - 102 High Street, Watford | 66 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 90 High Street, Watford | 66 yd | |
| Ready Burger | 107 - 107A High Street, Watford | 70 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Watford | Costa, 132 High Street | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One Crown | 156 High Street, Watford | 152 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 212 yd | |
| The Florist | Intu Watford, 65 - 67 High Street | 292 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 28 Market Street, Watford | 359 yd | |
| The Palace Theatre | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 11 King Street, Watford | 103 yd | |
| Tikka Nation | Intu Watford, 52A The Harlequin | 198 yd | |
| Wings N More Ltd | 162 High Street, Watford | 221 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 18 Market Street, Watford | 252 yd | |
| Burger King | Intu Watford, 41 High Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 6 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 275 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 282 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 307 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 348 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 886 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.