Harrow Way is in Watford and in Watford district. WD19 5EP 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 Harrow Way, Watford, WD19 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD19 5EW, WD19 5ES, WD19 5ER, WD19 5EL, WD19 5EN, WD19 5HQ, WD19 5EJ, WD19 5HE, WD19 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD19 5EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 53.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 21.3% | 22.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 60.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.2% | 39.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 35.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 20.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 26.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 30.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 16.7% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 71.3% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 87.9% | 68.1% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 69% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 25.3% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrow Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Carpenders Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Harrow Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-31 | £500,000 |
| 131 Harrow Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2024-12-02 | £532,724 |
| 109 Harrow Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-08-08 | £568,400 |
| 129 Harrow Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-06-30 | £455,318 |
| 161 Harrow Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-04-19 | £521,188 |
WD19 5EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhall Primary School Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Meryl School The Mead , Carpenders Park WD19 5BT | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Dell Primary School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Ellesborough Close , WD19 6QH | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 3,221 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 4,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,313 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 | 4,242 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 | 1,198 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 512 yd | |
| Maya Dabeli & Indian Street Food | 26 Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey | 747 yd | |
| Perk Coffee Shop | 17 The Parade, Delta Gain | 770 yd | |
| Grimsdyke Golf Club | Oxhey Lane, Pinner | 897 yd | |
| Rustic Cafe | 7 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dick Whittington | Dick Whittington Public House, Prestwick Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Peri Peri Chicken | 30 Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey | 747 yd | |
| Yummies Fish Bar And Kebab | 20 Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey | 747 yd | |
| Blu Fish | 14 The Parade, Delta Gain | 770 yd | |
| Boston Express | 8 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 909 yd | |
| The Fish And Chips And Kebab | 9 Station Approach, South Oxhey | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 11 The Parade, Delta Gain | 770 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxhey Service Station, Prestwick Road | 817 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romilly Drive (Closed) Romilly Drive | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Boundary Stadium CHERRY HILLS | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Sir James Altham Swimming Pool LITTLE OXHEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| St Meryl School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Grims Dyke Golf Club OXHEY LANE | golf | 1,042 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 | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.