Upper Hitch, Watford, WD19 5JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD19 5JA is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	46.3%	-6.3%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	47.4%	53.7%	6.3%	49.0%	4.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.7%	35.9%	2.2%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	41.9%	49.2%	7.3%	44.2%	5.0%
Separated	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.8%	9.3%	-2.5%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	11.4%	3.6%	-7.8%	6.1%	-2.5%

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 (90.3%) 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	49.1%	57.7%	8.6%	48.4%	9.3%
Good health	33.3%	32.6%	-0.7%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	14.4%	8.5%	-5.9%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around WD19 5JA this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.5%	6.9%	-10.6%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	8.9%	-8.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	13.8%	-3.7%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	9.3%	6.9%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	21.1%	7.7%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	36%	10.8%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	6.5%	4%	-2.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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)
Indian	2.5%	11.1%	8.6%	3.1%	8.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	3.5%	4.9%	1.4%	1.6%	3.3%
Black African	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	86%	68.7%	-17.3%	81.4%	-12.7%
Arab	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	4.9%	4.9%	1.6%	3.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.7% 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%	71.7%	-15.3%	83.2%	-11.5%
European Union	2.1%	9.4%	7.3%	6.1%	3.3%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	3.6%	2.5%	0.8%	2.8%
Africa	4.2%	5.5%	1.3%	2.7%	2.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	9.4%	4.8%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.3%	72.1%	-13.2%	83.2%	-11.1%
10+ Years	1.4%	15.7%	14.3%	9.8%	5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	2.9%	3.7%
2-5 Years	2.5%	4.9%	2.4%	2.2%	2.7%
Less than 2 years	10.9%	0.7%	-10.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	10.4%	0.9%	9.5%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.6%	37.2%	-15.6%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Hindu	7.5%	1.7%	5.8%
Jewish	2.9%	0.5%	2.4%
Muslim	8.2%	6.5%	1.7%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Upper Hitch Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Hitch was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Carpenders Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Upper Hitch has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Carpenders Park and the 69th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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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 5JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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) - 3/10 (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 Upper Hitch are based on 138 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 Upper Hitch, Watford, WD19 5JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD19 5JA

Average Price
£271,589

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£271,589

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Hitch

Average Price
£333,469

Semi-Detached
£531,554

Terraced
£550,923

Detached
£588,298

Flats/Maisonettes
£262,392

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper HitchStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Champneys Upper Hitch, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-05-21	£286,893
11 Champneys Upper Hitch, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£348,000	2024-03-22	£368,620
15 Champneys Upper Hitch, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-08-25	£307,236
14 Champneys Upper Hitch, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£337,500	2022-01-11	£351,290
6 Champneys Upper Hitch, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-06-30	£291,440

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD19 5JA

Employment

WD19 5JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 5JA 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	106
Retired	46
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	9
Information and communication	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,649 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	673 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Dell Primary School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG	3out of 4	1,161 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU	3out of 4	1,358 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL	3out of 4	1,472 yd	Academy converter	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	1,648 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE	4out of 4	2,637 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA	3out of 4	2,878 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY	3out of 4	3,066 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS	3out of 4	3,237 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,873 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	5,253 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	1,130 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT	- not rated	1,386 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA	- not rated	1,820 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG	- not rated	2,513 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Load Of Hay	207 Pinner Road, Watford	721 yd
Perk Coffee Shop	17 The Parade, Delta Gain	783 yd
Rustic Cafe	7 Station Approach, South Oxhey	933 yd
Greggs	6 Station Approach, South Oxhey	933 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Royal Oak	24 Watford Heath, Watford		844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blu Fish	14 The Parade, Delta Gain	783 yd
The Fish And Chips And Kebab	9 Station Approach, South Oxhey	896 yd
Boston Express	8 Station Approach, South Oxhey	933 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	11 The Parade, Delta Gain	783 yd
Tesco Express	Oxhey Service Station, Prestwick Road	1,051 yd
The Co-Operative Food	13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey	1,082 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Meryl School THE MEAD	grass pitches	598 yd
Oxhey Grange Playing Fields Watford Heath	tennis courts	839 yd
Oxhey Park Golf Centre Prestwick Road	golf	862 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	0.0%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WD19 5JA