The Mead, Watford, WD19 5BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD19 5BX 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	53.6%	51.3%	-2.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.4%	48.7%	2.3%	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 5BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	23.8%	20%	-3.8%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	62.7%	1.2%	44.2%	18.5%
Separated	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.6%	6.8%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	6.1%	9.5%	3.4%	6.1%	3.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	50.2%	12.4%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	43.8%	33%	-10.8%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	13.9%	13.8%	-0.1%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	3.7%	2.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	18.6%	1.0%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	5.4%	-5.3%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	13.1%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.6%	2.0%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	14%	5.0%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	38%	9.3%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	10.2%	2.3%	-7.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	15%	24.4%	9.4%	3.1%	21.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	5.2%	3.3%	-1.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.4%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%
White	73.4%	58.9%	-14.5%	81.4%	-22.5%
Other	1.9%	6.7%	4.8%	1.6%	5.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.6% 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	76%	74.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	-8.6%
European Union	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	8.6%	10.2%	1.6%	2.7%	7.5%
Middle East and Asia	9.7%	11.7%	2.0%	5.6%	6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.9%	75.2%	0.3%	83.2%	-8.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	21.8%	20.3%	9.8%	12.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	21%	1.5%	-19.5%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Middle East	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	13.7%	37.2%	-23.5%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Buddhist	3.4%	0.5%	2.9%
Hindu	13.4%	1.7%	11.7%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	14.1%	6.5%	7.6%
Other religion	3.4%	0.6%	2.8%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is The Mead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mead was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Carpenders Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Mead has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Carpenders Park and the 67th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WD19 5BX, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 The Mead are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Three Rivers.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Mead, Watford, WD19 5BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD19 5BX

Average Price
£547,060

Semi-Detached
£520,232

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£562,390

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Mead

Average Price
£525,960

Semi-Detached
£518,703

Terraced
£490,569

Detached
£559,448

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 The Mead, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2024-11-28	£539,674
33 The Mead, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£577,000	2022-02-18	£588,860
15 The Mead, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2017-07-31	£497,618
29 The Mead, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£466,500	2016-09-01	£534,913
17 The Mead, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2016-02-05	£652,733

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD19 5BX

Employment

WD19 5BX 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 5BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Manufacturing	3
Real estate 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	1,974 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Meryl School The Mead , Carpenders Park WD19 5BT	3out of 4	355 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Dell Primary School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ	3out of 4	696 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL	3out of 4	870 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodhall Primary School Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX	2out of 4	962 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph Catholic Primary School Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey WD19 7DW	4out of 4	1,140 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	2,343 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE	4out of 4	3,126 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR	3out of 4	3,347 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS	3out of 4	3,440 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA	3out of 4	3,484 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	4,338 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ	4out of 4	4,853 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	756 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT	- not rated	1,919 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA	- not rated	2,399 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT	3out of 4	2,456 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY	- not rated	2,653 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Perk Coffee Shop	17 The Parade, Delta Gain	215 yd
Rustic Cafe	7 Station Approach, South Oxhey	441 yd
Greggs	6 Station Approach, South Oxhey	441 yd
The Hatch	All Saints Church Hall, Gosforth Lane	928 yd
The Centre	Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey	928 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Dick Whittington	Dick Whittington Public House, Prestwick Road		949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blu Fish	14 The Parade, Delta Gain	215 yd
Boston Express	8 Station Approach, South Oxhey	441 yd
The Fish And Chips And Kebab	9 Station Approach, South Oxhey	448 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	11 The Parade, Delta Gain	215 yd
Tesco Express	Oxhey Service Station, Prestwick Road	473 yd
The Co-Operative Food	13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey	539 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Meryl School THE MEAD	grass pitches	244 yd
Romilly Drive (Closed) Romilly Drive	grass pitches	841 yd
Warren Dell Primary School GOSFORTH LANE	grass pitches	869 yd
Oxhey Park Golf Centre Prestwick Road	golf	894 yd
The Centre (Oxhey) THE CENTRE THE CENTRE GOSFORTH LANE	health and fitness suite	908 yd
South Oxhey Playing Fields OXHEY PAVILION EXTENSION OXHEY PAVILION EXTENSION GREEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,088 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WD19 5BX