Horseshoe Lane is in Watford and in Watford district. WD25 0LN is located in the Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horseshoe Lane, Watford, WD25 0LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD25 0LP, WD25 0RN, WD25 0RP, WD25 0LR, WD25 0LU, WD25 0LZ, WD25 0LY, WD25 0LW, WD25 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD25 0LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 46.3% | 52.5% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 47.5% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 WD25 0LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 36.7% | 27.5% | -9.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 51.5% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 39.7% | 51% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 19.5% | 16.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 13% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 35.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 90.1% | 69.1% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 86.4% | 71.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 71.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseshoe Lane was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Horseshoe Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Woodside and the 128th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-06-21 | £841,048 |
| 19 Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-04-11 | £648,337 |
| 27 Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-12-09 | £516,463 |
| Flat 4 9 Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-16 | £241,438 |
| 23 Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-03-15 | £556,180 |
WD25 0LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
WD25 0LN 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HP | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School Coates Way , Garston WD25 9NW | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery The Brow , WD25 7NX | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Academy Fourth Avenue , WD25 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School Mount Pleasant Lane , Bricket Wood AL2 3XA | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 4,653 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 | 4,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Garston | Harvester, St Albans Road | 85 yd | |
| McDonalds | 873 St Albans Road, Watford | 260 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | 859 St Albans Road, Watford | 425 yd | |
| Woodside Leisure Centre Cafe | Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane | 443 yd | |
| Cafe Lounge | 6A Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean's Pearl | 13 Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 8 Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd | |
| Bubbles 'N' Waffles | 8 Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd | |
| Home Pizza | 5 Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 57 The Brow, Watford | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 7 Garston Park Parade, Watford | 548 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 65 The Brow, Watford | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Playing Field Horseshoe Lane | grass pitches | 408 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 | 443 yd |
| Garston Manor School HORSESHOE LANE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Garston Park Codicote Drive | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Watford Indoor Bowls Club HORSESHOE LANE | indoor bowls | 470 yd |
| Francis Combe Academy HORSESHOE LANE | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Kidsports (Watford) (Closed) Woodside Leisure Park Woodside Leisure Park North Orbital Road | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Saint Michaels Catholic High School HIGH ELMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Penfold Park Golf Course (Closed) St. Albans Road | golf | 955 yd |
| Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre HIGH ELMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.