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Carpenders Park

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About

Carpenders Park sits on the southern edge of the Three Rivers district, adjoining the built-up edge of Watford and the South Oxhey neighbourhood. The area is mainly residential, made up of terraced and semi-detached houses with some postwar infill. Local facilities are concentrated close to the railway station and include a small parade of shops, a primary school and community halls that host clubs and activities. Short stretches of playing fields and allotments break the housing and give residents walking routes within the neighbourhood.

Transport is centred on Carpenders Park railway station, which lies on the suburban line between Watford Junction and central London and provides regular Overground services. Commuting links and local buses mean everyday shopping and work trips are straightforward. The station and its nearby shops form a clear local focus, and quieter pockets of green space around the estate provide routes for dog walkers and local sports teams. Overall the area functions as a commuter suburb with local services aimed at residents.

Area overview

On average Carpenders Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carpenders Park is £59,664 per year. There are 2 schools in Carpenders Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carpenders Park is home to around 6,950 people, with a population density of about 2,539.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carpenders Park Population
6,950
Population density
2,539.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
37.27(+445%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.45(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.37(+7%)
Vehicle crime
4.32(-2%)
Public order
4.17(-19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,038
58.1%
Indian
1,207
17.37%
Other White
628
9.04%
Other Asian
225
3.24%
Irish
148
2.13%
Total population: 6,950

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,877
33.24%
No qualifications
1,051
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
863
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
730
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,647

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,161
42.19%
Owns with a mortgage
961
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
10.61%
Other social rented
188
6.83%
Social rents from council
96
3.49%
Total households: 2,752

Property prices in Carpenders Park

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £501,000 in Carpenders Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carpenders Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carpenders Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£271,500
Detached17£605,000
Terraced24£528,500
Semi-Detached34£480,000

10 years median price trend in Carpenders Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carpenders Park.

All postcodes in Carpenders Park

WD195AA

Penrose Avenue

WD195BB

Romilly Drive

WD195EQ

Gibbs Couch

WD196XF

Leven Close

WD195EU

Attenborough Close

WD195DS

On The Hill

WD195EE

Alva Way

WD195ED

Alva Way

WD196EG

Prestwick Road

WD195RF

Oxhey Lane

WD195HG

Compton Place

WD196XG

Carpenders Park

WD195BF

Wellington Close

WD196HD

Woodhall Lane

WD196FH

Little Oxhey Lane

WD195BT

The Mead

WD195AE

Penrose Avenue

WD195HH

Little Oxhey Lane

WD195EA

Alva Way

WD195HL

Little Oxhey Lane

WD195AX

The Hoe

WD196XH

Lytham Avenue

WD195BP

Carpenders Avenue

WD195AH

Penrose Avenue

WD195DE

Foxleys

WD195AT

Chartridge

WD195EW

Romilly Drive

WD195DQ

Greenfield Avenue

WD196ER

Glencorse Green

WD195DG

Greenfield Avenue

WD196EP

Caldwell Road

WD196XD

Benton Road

WD195DY

Highfield

WD196EX

Woodhall Lane

WD196XX

Wentworth Drive

WD195AN

By The Wood

WD195DL

Greenfield Avenue

WD195ER

Harrow Way

WD196HA

Woodhall Lane

WD195EH

Harrow Way

WD196EH

Crowborough Path

WD196XW

Ilkley Road

WD195ET

Harrow Way

WD195BS

Carpenders Avenue

WD195EN

Romilly Drive

WD195TP

St Georges Drive

WD195RB

Oxhey Lane

WD195EG

Gibbs Couch

WD195DH

Greenfield Avenue

WD196FS

Little Oxhey Lane

WD195RJ

Oxhey Lane

WD195AR

Margeholes

WD195DF

Upper Tail

WD197DT

Station Approach

WD195AU

Dunsmore

WD195RA

Oxhey Lane

WD195BX

The Mead

WD195RH

Oxhey Lane

WD195RE

Oxhey Lane

WD195BY

The Mead

WD195EP

Harrow Way

WD195DB

Foxleys

WD195AD

Penrose Avenue

WD195RQ

Oxhey Lane

WD196XN

Ilkley Road

WD195AY

The Hoe

WD195DN

Greenfield Avenue

WD196XE

Benton Road

WD195DT

Bucklands

WD195DA

Foxleys

WD195BQ

Mallards Court

WD196ES

Mullion Walk

WD195DP

The Courtway

WD195RL

Oxhey Lane

WD196EJ

Prestwick Road

WD196QE

Prestwick Road

WD195EL

Oulton Way

WD195HQ

Compton Place

WD195AQ

By The Wood

WD195EY

Gibbs Couch

WD195BH

Hangar Ruding

WD195BZ

Five Fields Close

WD195JB

Upper Hitch

WD196XR

Bramshaw Gardens

WD195EX

Haddenham Court

WD195DR

On The Hill

WD195AJ

By The Wood

WD195EF

Delta Gain

WD196XA

Lytham Avenue

WD195HE

St Georges Drive

WD196FT

Little Oxhey Lane

WD195HB

St Georges Drive

WD195BL

The Parade

WD195AL

Upper Hitch

WD195DJ

Greenfield Avenue

WD196EZ

Lundin Walk

WD196EN

Kilmarnock Road

WD196XP

Bramshaw Gardens

WD195HD

St Georges Drive

WD195RD

Oxhey Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.