Combe Road, Watford, WD18 6LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD18 6LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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	52.6%	49.2%	-3.4%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	47.4%	50.8%	3.4%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.9%	41%	10.1%	37.9%	3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	45.8%	-5.2%	44.2%	1.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.2%	4.5%	-1.7%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	11.1%	6.3%	-4.8%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.8%	54.3%	4.5%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	30%	29.4%	-0.6%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	13.3%	10.6%	-2.7%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	5%	4.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	37.9%	19.3%	-18.6%	18.2%	1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	15.5%	1.9%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.3%	15.2%	9.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	30.7%	13.4%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	10.7%	3.4%	-7.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.6% 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%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	4%	8.3%	4.3%	3.1%	5.2%
Pakistani	24.1%	27.5%	3.4%	2.7%	24.8%
Other Asian	5.9%	8.3%	2.4%	1.6%	6.7%
Black African	5%	4.4%	-0.6%	2.5%	1.9%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.0%	0.3%
Other Black	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	55.4%	41.6%	-13.8%	81.4%	-39.8%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.5% 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	74.3%	66.5%	-7.8%	83.2%	-16.7%
European Union	4%	7.9%	3.9%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	4.3%	2.4%	-1.9%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	14.9%	21.5%	6.6%	5.6%	15.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	72.8%	66.1%	-6.7%	83.2%	-17.1%
10+ Years	0.9%	22.9%	22.0%	9.8%	13.1%
5-10 Years	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	2.9%	1.8%
2-5 Years	7.7%	3.9%	-3.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	16.4%	2.3%	-14.1%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	4.9%	0.9%	4.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	8.6%	1.2%	7.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
British Overseas Territories	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.9%	37.2%	-21.3%
Christian	33.1%	46.2%	-13.1%
Hindu	8.6%	1.7%	6.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	33.6%	6.5%	27.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Combe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Combe Road was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Holywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Combe Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Holywell and the 58th lowest crime rate of 271 local areas in Watford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WD18 6LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Combe Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Watford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Combe Road, Watford, WD18 6LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD18 6LD

Average Price
£368,232

Semi-Detached
£373,384

Terraced
£363,939

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Combe Road

Average Price
£376,716

Semi-Detached
£367,646

Terraced
£381,250

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Combe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Combe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£443,000	2021-06-18	£465,988
20 Combe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2019-03-07	£466,179
6 Combe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2015-05-29	£520,969
15 Combe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2014-08-15	£468,370
21 Combe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2013-06-04	£456,676

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD18 6LD

Employment

WD18 6LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6LD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	47
Retired	37
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	23
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	22
Transport and storage	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Education	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX	4out of 4	5,411 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Tree Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL	2out of 4	219 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holywell Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL	- not rated	219 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Croxley View , WD18 6BW	3out of 4	476 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD	3out of 4	662 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD	- not rated	662 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA	- not rated	5,241 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS	- not rated	270 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community Technology College Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS	- not rated	270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF	4out of 4	1,223 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF	- not rated	1,223 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ	- not rated	1,993 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ	4out of 4	412 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , Northwood HA6 2HT	- not rated	1,433 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE	- not rated	1,604 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW	- not rated	2,088 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ	- not rated	2,137 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe West @ West Watford Free Church	West Watford Free Church, Tolpits Lane	188 yd
Tony And Maria's Cafe	Unit Park House, 15 - 19 Greenhill Crescent	694 yd
Med Cakes	308 Whippendell Road, Watford	740 yd
BaxterStorey - The Café At The Hive	Building 1, Marlins Meadow	891 yd
Bmt Catering Ltd @ Storm Technologies	2 The Boulevard, Blackmoor Lane	929 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bushey Cricket Club	Eastbury Road, Watford		939 yd
The Shamrock	510 Whippendell Road, Watford		942 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Viking	73 Tolpits Lane, Watford	106 yd
Pizza And Kebab Corner	288 - 290 Whippendell Road, Watford	740 yd
BVRGR CO	310 Whippendell Road, Watford	740 yd
Yummy Yummy Take Away	104 Princes Avenue, Watford	813 yd
King Of Pizza	96 Queens Avenue, Watford	846 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens	1 Printers Avenue, Watford		929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Playing Fields Tolpits Lane	grass pitches	291 yd
Westfield Academy TOLPITS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	313 yd
Westfield Community Sports Centre WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE TOLPITS LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	442 yd
Pump Gyms (Watford) (Closed) PARK HOUSE 15-19 PARK HOUSE 15-19 GREENHILL CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	694 yd
Bushey Cricket Club EASTBURY ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
Anytime Fitness (Croxley Park) THE HIVE THE HIVE HATTERS LANE	health and fitness suite	1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	210 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WD18 6LD