Oakhurst Place is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 7UP is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakhurst Place, Watford, WD18 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 7SN, WD18 7SH, WD18 7EF, WD18 7UN, WD18 7UL, WD18 7EG, WD18 7EB, WD18 7HZ, WD18 7NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD18 7UP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD18 7UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 53.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.3% | 58.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 28.3% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around WD18 7UP this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 8.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 50% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 24% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 59.7% | 40.5% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -40.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 67.2% | 56.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 22.4% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 56.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 28.3% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.7% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakhurst Place was 116.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Holywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakhurst Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Holywell and the 68th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.9%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oakhurst Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-12-10 | £616,241 |
| 1 Oakhurst Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2018-12-06 | £690,836 |
| 8 Oakhurst Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-09-01 | £676,313 |
| 5 Oakhurst Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2015-06-19 | £660,804 |
| 3 Oakhurst Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,786 | 2012-10-16 | £720,418 |
WD18 7UP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7UP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD18 7UP 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Road Primary School Ascot Road , WD18 8AD | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Croxley View , WD18 6BW | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,163 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 | 566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 3,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med Cakes | 308 Whippendell Road, Watford | 230 yd | |
| Pucka Tucka | 506 Whippendell Road, Watford | 513 yd | |
| Chicos Parmi N Shakes | 158 Whippendell Road, Watford | 568 yd | |
| Brazuca Bar | 160 Whippendell Road, Watford | 573 yd | |
| Cafe Cidade | 83B Whippendell Road, Watford | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shamrock | 510 Whippendell Road, Watford | 513 yd | |
| Pangea Spirit | 1 Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford | 578 yd | |
| West Herts Sports Club | W H Sports Club Limited, 8 Park Avenue | 775 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 960 yd | |
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy Take Away | 104 Princes Avenue, Watford | 165 yd | |
| Pizza And Kebab Corner | 288 - 290 Whippendell Road, Watford | 230 yd | |
| BVRGR CO | 310 Whippendell Road, Watford | 230 yd | |
| King Of Pizza | 96 Queens Avenue, Watford | 247 yd | |
| New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway | 500 Whippendell Road, Watford | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 1 Printers Avenue, Watford | 565 yd | |
| Tesco | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School For Boys RICKMANSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 316 yd |
| Westfield Community Sports Centre WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE TOLPITS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Westfield Academy TOLPITS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Cassiobury Park PARK PARK CASSIOBURY PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.