Hollybush Close, Watford, WD19 4RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD19 4RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	51.3%	2.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.1%	48.7%	-2.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 WD19 4RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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	27.6%	28.2%	0.6%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	62.3%	0.0%	44.2%	18.1%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	5.1%	3.7%	-1.4%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	3.3%	5%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.1%

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 (87.4%) 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	50.9%	52.5%	1.6%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	38.8%	34.9%	-3.9%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	7.2%	10.7%	3.5%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 50.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.3%	10.5%	0.2%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	9.5%	0.6%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	12.7%	-7.6%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	12.2%	1.1%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	41.7%	50.9%	9.2%	33.8%	17.1%
Other	3.5%	1.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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)
Chinese	3.3%	6%	2.7%	0.7%	5.3%
Indian	14.9%	22.9%	8.0%	3.1%	19.8%
Pakistani	2.2%	3.9%	1.7%	2.7%	1.2%
Other Asian	6.1%	3.9%	-2.2%	1.6%	2.3%
Black African	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
White	69.7%	54.6%	-15.1%	81.4%	-26.8%
Arab	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0.2%	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.6% 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	80.5%	78.6%	-1.9%	83.2%	-4.6%
European Union	2%	3.4%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	5.9%	5.8%	-0.1%	2.7%	3.1%
Middle East and Asia	9.2%	10.5%	1.3%	5.6%	4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.8%	78.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	17.8%	17.1%	9.8%	8.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	15.4%	1.1%	-14.3%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	76.7%	15.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	2.1%	13.5%	-11.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18%	37.2%	-19.2%
Christian	38.6%	46.2%	-7.6%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	14.6%	1.7%	12.9%
Jewish	7.1%	0.5%	6.6%
Muslim	9.2%	6.5%	2.7%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other religion	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Hollybush Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybush Close was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Hollybush Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 44th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

🔎 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 4RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Hollybush Close are based on 6 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 Hollybush Close, Watford, WD19 4RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD19 4RR

Average Price
£1,055,259

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,055,259

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hollybush Close

Average Price
£1,114,683

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,114,683

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hollybush CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Hollybush Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£900,000	2017-12-01	£1,004,379
2 Hollybush Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2013-03-08	£1,094,707
4 Hollybush Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2012-08-20	£943,000
6 Hollybush Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2010-05-19	£1,013,873
2 Hollybush Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	1997-04-11	£1,290,421

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD19 4RR

Employment

WD19 4RR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.

WD19 4RR 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	133
Retired	83
Self-Employed	54
Part-Time Employee	52
Student (economically inactive)	29
Looking after home or family	22
Other	13
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	62
Professional, scientific and technical activities	31
Education	21
Financial and insurance activities	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Other	15
Information and communication	14
Manufacturing	9
Real estate activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	193 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG	3out of 4	516 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ	4out of 4	783 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF	3out of 4	783 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD	3out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH	3out of 4	1,230 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,167 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA	- not rated	1,928 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF	4out of 4	2,087 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY	3out of 4	2,699 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	2,347 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY	4out of 4	1,674 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ	4out of 4	1,677 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG	- not rated	2,042 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT	- not rated	2,401 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee Drive Thru	Watford Arches Retail Park, Lower High Street	760 yd
Al Forno Cafe	Al Forno, Station Approach	773 yd
Kismat Tandoori Restaurant	9 Chalk Hill, Watford	860 yd
Load Of Hay	207 Pinner Road, Watford	902 yd
Alexander Express	88 Villiers Road, Watford	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	24 Watford Heath, Watford	762 yd
The Railway Arms	1 Aldenham Road, Watford	875 yd
The Villiers Arms	108 Villiers Road, Watford	922 yd
The Victoria	39 Chalk Hill, Watford	972 yd
Bushey Cricket Club	Eastbury Road, Watford	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Unit 7, Century Park	852 yd
Burgitzza	5 Chalk Hill, Watford	860 yd
Ho Lok	46 Aldenham Road, Watford	988 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costcutter Bushey	Retail Unit A, Attenborough Court	826 yd
Aldi	7 - 8 Century Park, Dalton Way	857 yd
The Range	Unit 1, Watford Arches Retail Park	932 yd
Lidl	275 Lower High Street	1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bromet School OXHEY ROAD	grass pitches	385 yd
Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	533 yd
Oxhey Grange Playing Fields Watford Heath	tennis courts	767 yd
Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road	grass pitches	970 yd
Bushey Cricket Club EASTBURY ROAD	grass pitches	997 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	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	75.0%

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%

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

Overview of WD19 4RR