Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD19 4DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	47.9%	49.7%	1.8%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	52.1%	50.3%	-1.8%	49.0%	1.3%

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	36.2%	40.3%	4.1%	37.9%	2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	49.4%	44.8%	-4.6%	44.2%	0.6%
Separated	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.7%	8.9%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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	59.8%	56.2%	-3.6%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	29.8%	33.4%	3.6%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	7.7%	9.8%	2.1%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	2.1%	0.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around WD19 4DH this area, 7.4% 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 54.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.1%	7.4%	-3.7%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	5.3%	-3.6%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	13.1%	-3.9%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	1.2%	-3.1%	5.3%	-4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16.8%	4.9%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	44.7%	54.1%	9.4%	33.8%	20.3%
Other	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
White	95.4%	94.3%	-1.1%	81.4%	12.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.1%	87.7%	-7.4%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	1.5%	5.3%	3.8%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%	1.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	87.7%	-5.9%	83.2%	4.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.6%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.6%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Cross Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% lower than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Cross Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 4th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD19 4DH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Cross Road are based on 64 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 Cross Road, Watford, WD19 4DH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD19 4DH

Average Price
£583,102

Semi-Detached
£651,455

Terraced
£609,195

Detached
£553,684

Flats/Maisonettes
£293,166

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Road

Average Price
£629,105

Semi-Detached
£672,175

Terraced
£627,071

Detached
£700,242

Flats/Maisonettes
£235,628

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Cross Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£615,000	2025-02-14	£606,834
12 Cross Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2015-09-18	£523,577
4 Cross Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£442,500	2015-08-28	£592,864
10 Cross Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£357,000	2014-09-09	£524,904
1B Cross Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2011-03-18	£300,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD19 4DH

Employment

WD19 4DH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Education	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Information and communication	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	11
Transport and storage	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL	4out of 4	1,405 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH	3out of 4	306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL	3out of 4	340 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU	3out of 4	579 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG	3out of 4	816 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ	4out of 4	1,258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA	- not rated	700 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE	4out of 4	1,685 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY	3out of 4	1,790 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA	3out of 4	2,279 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT	3out of 4	2,842 yd	University technical college	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	2,872 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT	3out of 4	819 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG	- not rated	1,190 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT	- not rated	1,494 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA	- not rated	1,571 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS	- not rated	2,050 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wraps And Wings, Wicked Burger, Eggsquisite, Holy Bagel	81 Chalk Hill, Watford	289 yd
Alexander Express	88 Villiers Road, Watford	307 yd
Villiers Coffee House	30A Villiers Road, Watford	308 yd
Rifle Volunteer	The Rifle Volunteer, Villiers Road	349 yd
Fusion Twist	2 Ye Corner, Watford	465 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Villiers Arms	108 Villiers Road, Watford	307 yd
The Victoria	39 Chalk Hill, Watford	409 yd
The Railway Arms	1 Aldenham Road, Watford	448 yd
Bushey Conservative Club	7 High Street, Bushey	676 yd
Red Lion	50 High Street, Bushey	819 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ho Lok	46 Aldenham Road, Watford	472 yd
Burgitzza	5 Chalk Hill, Watford	529 yd
Eat-Well Diner Ltd	73 Aldenham Road, Bushey	552 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costcutter Bushey	Retail Unit A, Attenborough Court	500 yd
Lidl	275 Lower High Street	965 yd
The Range	Unit 1, Watford Arches Retail Park	998 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bushey Academy (Closed) London Road	grass pitches	599 yd
The Bushey Arena LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	603 yd
Bromet School OXHEY ROAD	grass pitches	897 yd
Oxhey Grange Playing Fields Watford Heath	tennis courts	1,031 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	169.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WD19 4DH