Mallards Court is in Watford and in Three Rivers district. WD19 5BQ 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 Mallards Court, Watford, WD19 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD19 5BH, WD19 5BJ, WD19 5BF, WD19 5DY, WD19 5DZ, WD19 5DF, WD19 5RJ, WD19 5BG, WD19 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD19 5BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 26.1% | 21.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 63.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 50.2% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 49.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.4% | 32.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 29.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 62.8% | 52.1% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 71.2% | 68% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 16% | 16% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| 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 | 70.8% | 67.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 29.1% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 0.6% | -23.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 21.1% | 1.7% | 19.4% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallards Court was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Carpenders Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallards Court has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Carpenders Park and the 112th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mallards Court, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-13 | £205,651 |
| 13 Mallards Court, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2025-03-13 | £194,340 |
| 7 Mallards Court, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-06-30 | £171,685 |
| 2 Mallards Court, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2020-09-01 | £241,171 |
| 4 Mallards Court, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2014-08-22 | £216,669 |
WD19 5BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5BQ 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.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,415 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhall Primary School Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Dell Primary School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey WD19 7DW | 4out of 4 | 1,631 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 | 2,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,163 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 | 4,413 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 | 1,278 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY | - not rated | 2,896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Cafe | Carpenders Park Nursery, Little Oxhey Lane | 479 yd | |
| Perk Coffee Shop | 17 The Parade, Delta Gain | 738 yd | |
| Rustic Cafe | 7 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 958 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 958 yd | |
| Grimsdyke Golf Club | Oxhey Lane, Pinner | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Fish | 14 The Parade, Delta Gain | 738 yd | |
| Boston Express | 8 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 958 yd | |
| The Fish And Chips And Kebab | 9 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 11 The Parade, Delta Gain | 738 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxhey Service Station, Prestwick Road | 952 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Meryl School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Romilly Drive (Closed) Romilly Drive | grass pitches | 595 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 | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.