Braham Crescent, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD25 7NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.7%	-1.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.1%	48.3%	1.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 7NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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	37.7%	32.7%	-5.0%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	59.5%	12.6%	44.2%	15.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.2%	4.1%	-7.1%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	1.5%	2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.1%

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 (88.3%) 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	52.6%	64.8%	12.2%	48.4%	16.4%
Good health	34.6%	23.5%	-11.1%	33.6%	-10.1%
Fair health	9.4%	10.4%	1.0%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.0%

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 WD25 7NN this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	9.2%	-6.2%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.8%	10.5%	-10.3%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	18%	-2.4%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	13.3%	0.6%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	44.9%	20.7%	33.8%	11.1%
Other	3.5%	1.4%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.9%	21.8%	18.9%	3.1%	18.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	1.7%	3.2%	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	0.8%	1.0%
White	86.6%	61.9%	-24.7%	81.4%	-19.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.5% 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	90%	77.5%	-12.5%	83.2%	-5.7%
European Union	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.1%	6.5%	3.4%	2.7%	3.8%
Middle East and Asia	4%	11.5%	7.5%	5.6%	5.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	77.7%	-10.3%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	0%	19%	19.0%	9.8%	9.2%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	0.7%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	37%	46.2%	-9.2%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	15.9%	1.7%	14.2%
Jewish	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	4.8%	6.5%	-1.7%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Braham Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braham Crescent was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Braham Crescent has the 15th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD25 7NN, 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Braham Crescent are based on 44 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 Braham Crescent, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD25 7NN

Average Price
£636,868

Semi-Detached
£590,241

Terraced
£381,205

Detached
£768,628

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Braham Crescent

Average Price
£636,917

Semi-Detached
£602,080

Terraced
£408,052

Detached
£777,587

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Braham CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Braham Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2025-10-06	£850,000
9 Braham Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£430,000	2025-01-14	£443,899
53 Braham Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2024-06-06	£738,385
11 Braham Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-02-02	£415,447
4 Braham Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2022-10-11	£551,962

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD25 7NN

Employment

WD25 7NN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	155
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	24
Retired	18
Student (economically inactive)	14
Unemployed	10
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	16
Education	15
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX	4out of 4	1,294 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leavesden JMI School High Road , Leavesden WD25 7QZ	3out of 4	602 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery The Brow , WD25 7NX	4out of 4	881 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Infants' School North Approach , WD25 0ES	3out of 4	883 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG	3out of 4	921 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Junior School Briar Road , WD25 0JH	3out of 4	979 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW	2out of 4	1,503 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU	4out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS	4out of 4	1,999 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT	3out of 4	3,855 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN	3out of 4	4,526 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	4,326 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU	4out of 4	1,121 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX	- not rated	1,550 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT	- not rated	1,688 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ	- not rated	1,726 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
BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden	6 Hercules Way, Leavesden	201 yd
Woodside Community Association	Woodside Community Centre, 48 The Brow	802 yd
Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios	Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Warner Drive	803 yd
Aroma Kitchen	1 Katherine Place, College Road	805 yd
Kingswood Cafe	99 North Approach, Watford	885 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hammer In Hand	Hammer In Hand, Ganders Ash	588 yd
The Swan	The Swan Public House, College Road	850 yd
Abbots Langley Social Club	Abbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise	941 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haines Fish & Grill	146 - 148 Haines Way, Watford	401 yd
Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway	Shop, 4 Katherine Place	805 yd
Home Pizza	Unit 2, 59 The Brow	894 yd
Favorite Chicken	57 The Brow, Watford	927 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	11 Katherine Place, College Road	805 yd
Tesco Express	89 - 91 North Approach, Watford	885 yd
Nisa Local	65 The Brow, Watford	915 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsway Junior School BRIAR ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	877 yd
Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE	grass pitches	1,053 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	80.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.4%

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	68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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