Hunters Lane is in Watford and in Watford district. WD25 7BA is located in the Leavesden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunters Lane, Watford, WD25 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD25 7AR, WD25 7BB, WD25 7BX, WD25 7BD, WD25 7AP, WD25 7AY, WD25 7PA, WD25 7HG, WD25 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD25 7BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.5% | 41% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 47.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 63% | 51% | -12.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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 | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 33.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.2% | 78.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 84.4% | 83.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 84.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0.5% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunters Lane was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunters Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 48th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hunters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2024-07-01 | £627,364 |
| 35 Hunters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-02-15 | £637,376 |
| 1B Hunters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £494,700 | 2020-11-20 | £547,035 |
| 35A Hunters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-08-12 | £654,172 |
| 1 Hunters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2017-12-15 | £535,095 |
WD25 7BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7BA 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavesden JMI School High Road , Leavesden WD25 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Infants' School North Approach , WD25 0ES | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Junior School Briar Road , WD25 0JH | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery The Brow , WD25 7NX | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 1,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden | 6 Hercules Way, Leavesden | 188 yd | |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios | Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Warner Drive | 697 yd | |
| Kingswood Cafe | 99 North Approach, Watford | 786 yd | |
| Woodside Community Association | Woodside Community Centre, 48 The Brow | 945 yd | |
| Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station | Sheepcot Service Station, North Orbital Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammer In Hand | Hammer In Hand, Ganders Ash | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Fish & Grill | 146 - 148 Haines Way, Watford | 220 yd | |
| Home Pizza | Unit 2, 59 The Brow | 1,050 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 57 The Brow, Watford | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 89 - 91 North Approach, Watford | 786 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 65 The Brow, Watford | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Junior School BRIAR ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Leavesden Recreation Ground (Closed) Clarke Way | grass pitches | 994 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.