Carpenders Avenue is in Watford and in Three Rivers district. WD19 5BP is located in the Carpenders Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carpenders Avenue, Watford, WD19 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD19 5AB, WD19 5DH, WD19 5BU, WD19 5DJ, WD19 5AD, WD19 5BS, WD19 5BX, WD19 5BW, WD19 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD19 5BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 WD19 5BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 23.3% | 21% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 59.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.8% | 18% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.8% | 74.8% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 88.2% | 81.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 80.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carpenders Avenue was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Carpenders Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carpenders Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Carpenders Park and the 75th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Carpenders Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-02-07 | £587,957 |
| 86 Carpenders Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-10-10 | £654,199 |
| 65 Carpenders Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-08-16 | £710,500 |
| 44 Carpenders Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-09-30 | £486,776 |
| 63 Carpenders Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,501 | 2021-06-03 | £581,971 |
WD19 5BP 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 retired residents living in WD19 5BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Meryl School The Mead , Carpenders Park WD19 5BT | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Dell Primary School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX | 2out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey WD19 7DW | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perk Coffee Shop | 17 The Parade, Delta Gain | 407 yd | |
| Rustic Cafe | 7 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 621 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 621 yd | |
| Evergreen Cafe | Carpenders Park Nursery, Little Oxhey Lane | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Fish | 14 The Parade, Delta Gain | 407 yd | |
| The Fish And Chips And Kebab | 9 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 609 yd | |
| Boston Express | 8 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 11 The Parade, Delta Gain | 407 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxhey Service Station, Prestwick Road | 690 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Meryl School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Oxhey Park Golf Centre Prestwick Road | golf | 901 yd |
| Romilly Drive (Closed) Romilly Drive | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Warren Dell Primary School GOSFORTH LANE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| The Centre (Oxhey) THE CENTRE THE CENTRE GOSFORTH LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.