Area Information for Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET

Meriden Way in Watford is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Meriden ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Watford. This page combines information for the address Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WD25 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Watford
Ward Meriden
Constituency Watford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 74 crimes were reported within half a mile of WD25 9ET - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Watford North), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET:

Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9DU
Mallard Way, Watford, WD25 9RP
Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9DT
Widgeon Way, Watford, WD25 9UQ
Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9DQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WD25 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Meriden Way, Watford consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 19
Flat (Purpose-Built) 94
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 130
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Meriden Way, Watford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 74% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 12
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 35
Rented: Other Social 61
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rent Free 0
Total 129

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 46
Two People 34
Three People 19
Four People 16
Five People 9
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 128

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Meriden Way, Watford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 79
Other Household 5
Total 130

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 39
Deprived In One Dimension 46
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Watford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 155
Female 155
Total 310

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around WD25 9ET has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 28% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 27
5-9 33
10-14 26
15-19 16
20-24 17
25-29 18
30-34 20
35-39 22
40-44 20
45-49 23
50-54 19
55-59 20
60-64 17
65-69 8
70-74 7
75-79 6
80-84 5
85+ 7
Total 311

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WD25 9ET does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 91
Married 93
Separated 8
Divorced 19
Widowed 10
Total 221

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 142
Good 93
Fair 44
Bad 23
Very Bad 9
Total 311

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 40
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 29
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 35
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 9
Total 221

Ethnic Group Embed This

Meriden Way, Watford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 62% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 191
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 11
Pakistani 29
Other Asian 14
Black African 18
Black Caribbean 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 7
Other 8
Total 313

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 223
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 18
Middle East and Asia 27
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 309

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 223
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 15
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 308

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WD25 9ET.

Passport(s) Held
None 52
United Kingdom 218
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 78
Christian 140
Buddhist 0
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 65
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 11
Total 310

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 64
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 29
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 7
Total 220

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 118

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 27
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 31
Full-time Student 16
Total 223

Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET is within the Watford North policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 74 crimes were reported within half a mile of WD25 9ET.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 74 crimes committed near Meriden Way
Neighbourhood Team Address Watford North
Force Website: https://www.herts.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WD25 9ET. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WD25 9ET.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest railway station is Watford North, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Watford North 780 yards
Garston (Hertfordshire) 0.6 miles
Watford Junction 1.2 miles
Watford High Street 1.8 miles
Bricket Wood 2.1 miles
Bushey 2.3 miles
Radlett 2.8 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 3.1 miles
Kings Langley 3.2 miles
Carpenders Park 3.5 miles
Park Street 3.7 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 4.7 miles
Hatch End 4.7 miles
Rickmansworth 4.8 miles
St Albans Abbey 4.9 miles
Apsley 5.2 miles
Headstone Lane 5.3 miles
St Albans City 5.5 miles
Chorleywood 6.1 miles
Harrow & Wealdstone 6.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest Overground station is Watford Junction, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is The Grove Academy, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Grove Academy 760 yards November 2022
    
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 860 yards July 2018
    
Knutsford Primary Academy 0.6 miles January 2023
    
Parkgate Junior School 0.6 miles June 2018
    
Stanborough Primary School 0.8 miles  
Highwood Primary School 0.9 miles June 2023
    
Cherry Tree Primary School 1 mile July 2022
    
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School 1.1 miles September 2024
Beechfield School 1.2 miles May 2022
    
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles May 2018
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is Stanborough Secondary School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Stanborough Secondary School 0.9 miles  
Queens' School 1.4 miles December 2015
    
Future Academies Watford 1.4 miles June 2022
    
Saint Michael's Catholic High School 1.5 miles November 2014
    
Parmiter's School 1.8 miles July 2024
    
Watford Grammar School for Girls 1.9 miles March 2024
    
Watford Grammar School for Boys 2.2 miles October 2021
    
The Grange Academy 2.3 miles November 2024
Bushey Meads School 2.4 miles November 2019
    
Westfield Academy 2.6 miles November 2024

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is Meridan Surgery, approximately 500 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is Friedmann Mr ME & Associates, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is Langley House Community Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Meriden Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. The nearest is Asda Opticians, approximately 740 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WD25 9ET

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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