Haines Way is in Watford and in Watford district. WD25 7QL 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 Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD25 7QS, WD25 7QN, WD25 7QT, WD25 7DW, WD25 7QG, WD25 7DS, WD25 7QF, WD25 7QH, WD25 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD25 7QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 31.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 16.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 39.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 21.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7QL this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 31.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.4% | 72.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 86.2% | 77.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 15.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.4% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haines Way was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haines Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Woodside and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-14 | £449,525 |
| 46 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-19 | £383,159 |
| 134 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-06-02 | £427,263 |
| 128 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-01-31 | £409,042 |
| 48 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2016-02-19 | £364,672 |
WD25 7QL 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 754 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 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Infants' School North Approach , WD25 0ES | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Junior School Briar Road , WD25 0JH | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery The Brow , WD25 7NX | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST | 3out of 4 | 1,362 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 | 1,311 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 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,892 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 | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Cafe | 99 North Approach, Watford | 376 yd | |
| BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden | 6 Hercules Way, Leavesden | 549 yd | |
| Chaiiwala @ Sheepcot Service Station | Sheepcot Service Station, North Orbital Road | 580 yd | |
| Woodside Community Association | Woodside Community Centre, 48 The Brow | 683 yd | |
| Frankie And Benny's | Frankie And Bennys, North Orbital Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammer In Hand | Hammer In Hand, Ganders Ash | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Fish & Grill | 146 - 148 Haines Way, Watford | 191 yd | |
| Home Pizza | Unit 2, 59 The Brow | 789 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 57 The Brow, Watford | 813 yd | |
| Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway | Shop, 4 Katherine Place | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 89 - 91 North Approach, Watford | 376 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 65 The Brow, Watford | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Katherine Place, College Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Junior School BRIAR ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Leavesden Recreation Ground (Closed) Clarke Way | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Kidsports (Watford) (Closed) Woodside Leisure Park Woodside Leisure Park North Orbital Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Watford Indoor Bowls Club HORSESHOE LANE | indoor bowls | 1,030 yd |
| Stanborough Secondary School STANBOROUGH PARK | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Woodside Playing Field Horseshoe Lane | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.