Medway Close, Watford, WD25 0DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD25 0DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	53.5%	52.6%	-0.9%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	46.5%	47.4%	0.9%	49.0%	-1.6%

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 WD25 0DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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	25.9%	26.3%	0.4%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	58.3%	-0.7%	44.2%	14.1%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	6%	5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	7.5%	8.9%	1.4%	6.1%	2.8%

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	48.9%	45.2%	-3.7%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	32.9%	38.5%	5.6%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	13.5%	12.7%	-0.8%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3.7%	3%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	23.3%	15%	-8.3%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	8.8%	-4.0%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	13.8%	-3.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	8.8%	2.8%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	17.3%	5.6%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	24.1%	33.1%	9.0%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	4.9%	3.1%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	3.1%	10.2%	7.1%	3.1%	7.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.9%	5.6%	4.7%	1.6%	4.0%
Black African	2.8%	3%	0.2%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	1.0%	1.3%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.9%	3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.2%
White	87.1%	72.6%	-14.5%	81.4%	-8.8%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	81.7%	-8.1%	83.2%	-1.5%
European Union	1.8%	6.3%	4.5%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	8.3%	5.2%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	81.5%	-6.5%	83.2%	-1.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	13.2%	12.9%	9.8%	3.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0.7%	-8.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
British Overseas Territories	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.7%	37.2%	-14.5%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Hindu	9.9%	1.7%	8.2%
Jewish	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Medway Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway Close was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.7% higher than the Stanborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Medway Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Stanborough and the 73rd highest crime rate of 271 local areas in Watford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD25 0DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Medway Close are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Watford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Medway Close, Watford, WD25 0DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD25 0DP

Average Price
£563,502

Semi-Detached
£527,820

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£724,071

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Medway Close

Average Price
£539,953

Semi-Detached
£506,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£739,108

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Medway CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Medway Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-11-27	£251,553
11 Medway Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2024-02-22	£720,763
8 Medway Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2023-04-24	£460,734
1 Medway Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£442,500	2022-01-19	£468,020
15 Medway Close, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2020-12-21	£706,457

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD25 0DP

Employment

WD25 0DP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WD25 0DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	28
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	18
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	12
Other	12
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX	4out of 4	615 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wall Hall Nursery School University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT	- not rated	2,737 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lea Farm Junior School Fourth Avenue , WD25 9PQ	- not rated	816 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Academy Fourth Avenue , WD25 9RH	- not rated	816 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berrygrove Primary and Nursery School Fourth Road , WD25 9RH	- not rated	816 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garston Infants' School Fourth Avenue , WD25 9PP	- not rated	855 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alban Wood Junior School Newhouse Crescent , Garston WD25 7LU	- not rated	952 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Francis Combe School and Community College Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW	- not rated	1,072 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW	- not rated	1,072 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS	- not rated	1,346 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS	- not rated	1,346 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU	4out of 4	1,727 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	3,656 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ	- not rated	273 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT	- not rated	525 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT	- not rated	525 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX	- not rated	1,570 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollywood Bowl	Woodside Leisure Park, North Orbital Road	422 yd
TGI Fridays	859 St Albans Road, Watford	475 yd
Cafe Lounge	6A Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Frankie And Benny's	Frankie And Bennys, North Orbital Road	480 yd
McDonalds	873 St Albans Road, Watford	582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean's Pearl	13 Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Panda Inn	8 Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Bubbles 'N' Waffles	8 Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Home Pizza	5 Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Watford Pizza Kebab	529 St Albans Road, Watford	849 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Londis	7 Garston Park Parade, Watford	477 yd
Tesco Express	89 - 91 North Approach, Watford	738 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, North Western Avenue	982 yd
Sainsbury's Local Petrol Station	J Sainsbury Plc, North Western Avenue	982 yd
Greggs @ Sainsburys Dome	J Sainsbury Plc, North Western Avenue	982 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanborough Park STANBOROUGH PARK	grass pitches	374 yd
Kidsports (Watford) (Closed) Woodside Leisure Park Woodside Leisure Park North Orbital Road	health and fitness suite	495 yd
Stanborough Secondary School STANBOROUGH PARK	grass pitches	535 yd
Woodside Playing Field Horseshoe Lane	grass pitches	537 yd
Lea Farm Recreation Ground First Avenue	tennis courts	612 yd
Watford Indoor Bowls Club HORSESHOE LANE	indoor bowls	723 yd
Watford Leisure Centre - Woodside WOODSIDE LEISURE CENTRE WOODSIDE LEISURE CENTRE HORSESHOE LANE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	804 yd
Garston Park Codicote Drive	grass pitches	841 yd
Garston Manor School HORSESHOE LANE	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Kingsway Junior School BRIAR ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,070 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	67.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WD25 0DP