Gisburne Way is in Watford and in Watford district. WD24 5HQ is located in the Leggatts electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gisburne Way, Watford, WD24 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD24 5BF, WD24 5BA, WD24 5JB, WD24 5JX, WD24 5JD, WD24 6PB, WD24 5NA, WD24 6PA, WD24 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD24 5HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 39.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 47.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 18.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 35.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.9% | 18.8% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.8% | 45.5% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 72.9% | 65.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 20.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 65.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gisburne Way was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Leggatts average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gisburne Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leggatts and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Branscombe House Gisburne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-02-29 | £216,868 |
| Flat 25 Branscombe House Gisburne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-11-17 | £261,071 |
| Flat 13 Branscombe House Gisburne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-10-27 | £211,129 |
| Flat 24 Branscombe House Gisburne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-05-22 | £283,012 |
| Flat 26 Branscombe House Gisburne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-03 | £281,137 |
WD24 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YS | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavesden Montessori House | 187 Leavesden Road, Watford | 529 yd | |
| Zoya | 141 Leavesden Road, Watford | 709 yd | |
| McDonalds | 331 St Albans Road, Watford | 807 yd | |
| New Shapla Tandoori | 103 - 105 Longspring, Watford | 841 yd | |
| Indian Sizzler | 97 Longspring, Watford | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Rovers | Everett Rovers FC, Dodd Road | 841 yd | |
| The Dome | 417 - 421 St Albans Road, Watford | 924 yd | |
| Glenn Sports & Social Club | Glen Sports And Social Club, Victoria Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micky's Fish And Chips Kebab | 126B Leavesden Road, Watford | 603 yd | |
| Rolls N Rice | 350 St Albans Road, Watford | 902 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 328A St Albans Road, Watford | 902 yd | |
| Island Box | 332 St Albans Road, Watford | 913 yd | |
| Wok Express | 423 St Albans Road, Watford | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazin Romanesc Maria | 318 St Albans Road, Watford | 902 yd | |
| Tesco | 226 - 228 St Albans Road, Watford | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callowland Recreation Ground Ashby Road | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Harebreaks Recreation Ground The Harebreaks | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| St Marks Church Hall LEGGATTS WAY | 565 yd | |
| Bill Everett Community Centre (Closed) Leggatts Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| North Watford Playing Field GAMMONS LANE | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Cherry Tree Primary School BERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| West Herts College (Closed) Cassio Campus Cassio Campus Langley Road | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Everett Rovers Fc NORTH WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Leggatts Way LEGGATTS PLAYING FIELD LEGGATTS PLAYING FIELD DODD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 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 | 193.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.