The Coppice is in Watford and in Watford district. WD19 4HR is located in the Oxhey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Coppice, Watford, WD19 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD19 4HN, WD19 4HP, WD19 4HW, WD19 4JH, WD19 4JF, WD19 4JE, WD19 4JJ, WD19 4QD, WD19 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD19 4HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 49.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 49.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.8% | 16.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 33.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 67.2% | 53.8% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 79.8% | 72.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 72.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1.9% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Coppice was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% higher than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Coppice has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 93rd highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Coppice, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-02-28 | £585,760 |
| 3 The Coppice, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £756,000 | 2024-03-15 | £775,241 |
| 9 The Coppice, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-09-21 | £609,172 |
| 1 The Coppice, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-07-28 | £692,680 |
| 4 The Coppice, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-03-28 | £710,428 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 2,122 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 | 1,483 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Watford Arches Retail Park, Lower High Street | 717 yd | |
| Levy UK @ Watford Football Club | Vicarage Road Stadium, Vicarage Road | 796 yd | |
| Al Forno Cafe | Al Forno, Station Approach | 836 yd | |
| Kismat Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Chalk Hill, Watford | 902 yd | |
| League Of Friends Tea Shop And Tea Bar | Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Arms | 1 Aldenham Road, Watford | 940 yd | |
| Bushey Cricket Club | Eastbury Road, Watford | 947 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 105 Vicarage Road, Watford | 984 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 24 Watford Heath, Watford | 988 yd | |
| The Victoria | 39 Chalk Hill, Watford | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 7, Century Park | 728 yd | |
| Burgitzza | 5 Chalk Hill, Watford | 902 yd | |
| Zax Piri Piri | 131 Vicarage Road, Watford | 1,015 yd | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 56C Vicarage Road, Watford | 1,017 yd | |
| McMechi | Ground Floor, 34 Vicarage Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 7 - 8 Century Park, Dalton Way | 730 yd | |
| The Range | Unit 1, Watford Arches Retail Park | 846 yd | |
| Costcutter Bushey | Retail Unit A, Attenborough Court | 886 yd | |
| Lidl | 275 Lower High Street | 944 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Bromet School OXHEY ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Bushey Cricket Club EASTBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Oxhey Grange Playing Fields Watford Heath | tennis courts | 996 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.