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About

Oxhey ward lies in the south of Watford, bordered by the Colne River and the M1 motorway. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from different eras, including post-war estates and more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by numerous green spaces, such as Oxhey Park and the grounds of the former Oxhey Chapel, providing local recreational areas.

A notable local feature is the Oxhey Jets Football Club, deeply embedded in community life. The area is served by local shopping parades along Bushey Mill Lane and St. Matthews Way, catering to daily needs. Public transport connections provide links to Watford town centre and neighbouring areas like South Oxhey and Carpenders Park.

Area overview

On average Oxhey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,003 per year. There are 3 schools in Oxhey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oxhey is home to around 7,179 people, with a population density of about 4,162.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oxhey Population
7,179
Population density
4,162.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.82(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.58(+380%)
Shoplifting
28.14(+311%)
Public order
18.25(+256%)
Other theft
17.13(+213%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,354
60.66%
Other White
676
9.42%
Indian
556
7.75%
Pakistani
360
5.02%
Other Asian
205
2.86%
Total population: 7,178

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,675
45.88%
Level 3 (A level)
843
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
12.76%
No qualifications
724
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,056
36.13%
Owns outright
885
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
18.06%
Other social rented
299
10.23%
Social rents from council
104
3.56%
Total households: 2,923

Property prices in Oxhey

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £439,950 in Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oxhey 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 Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£790,000
Flats40£376,500
Terraced26£453,500
Semi-Detached14£700,000

10 years median price trend in Oxhey

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

All postcodes in Oxhey

WD194RA

Oakview Close

WD194EA

Belvedere Court

WD194FW

Riverside Road

WD194GU

Lower Paddock Road

WD194JL

Eastbury Road

WD194QZ

Cedar Heights

WD194AY

Sherwoods Road

WD194DS

Lower Paddock Road

WD194FD

Field End Mews

WD194TP

Kingsfield Road

WD194BG

Chalk Hill

WD194QR

Oxhey

WD180LF

Colnebank Drive

WD194AL

Villiers Road

WD194QH

Eastbury Road

WD194AB

Aldenham Road

WD194NJ

Green Lane

WD194QA

Eastbury Road

WD194PS

Kingsfield Road

WD194BH

Chalk Hill

WD194EP

Pinner Road

WD194HX

Riverside Road

WD194HN

Deacons Hill

WD194GL

Chalk Hill

WD194EW

Pinner Road

WD194QW

Cedar Road

WD194ER

Watford Heath Farm

WD232PN

Plantation Close

WD194RL

Oxhey

WD194BZ

Wilcot Close

WD194BA

Lowson Grove

WD194FJ

Villiers Road

WD180LE

Colnebank Drive

WD194LE

Thorpe Crescent

WD194EN

Pinner Road

WD194RY

Riverside Road

WD194FA

Avenue Terrace

WD180FB

Oxhey

WD194FS

Edinburgh Mews

WD194NW

Woodwaye

WD194BU

Chalk Hill

WD194RS

The Pastures

WD194FN

Owen Square

WD194RW

Meadowbank

WD194AH

Villiers Road

WD194DR

Field Road

WD194HA

Oxhey Avenue

WD194TQ

Kingsfield Road

WD194AG

Villiers Road

WD194AS

Bucks Avenue

WD194FG

Charlotte Close

WD194GF

Belvedere Court

WD232NG

Oxhey

WD194NP

Meadowbank

WD194EH

Pinner Road

WD194DB

Chalk Hill

WD194AJ

Villiers Road

WD232ND

Aldenham Road

WD194RU

Riverside Road

WD194FB

Pinner Road

WD194DZ

Upper Paddock Road

WD194PE

Vera Court

WD194TR

Kingsfield Road

WD194QL

Sheridan Road

WD194FL

Branston Close

WD194HF

Oxhey Avenue

WD194QG

Oxhey Road

WD194GE

Heath Road

WD232PG

Plantation Close

WD232QH

Oxhey

WD194JX

Long Croft

WD194FR

Aldenham Road

WD194QF

Oxhey Road

WD194BS

Ye Corner

WD194DY

Upper Paddock Road

WD194RP

Rainbow Court

WD194HD

Lime Close

WD194JP

Eastbury Road

WD194ET

Pinner Road

WD172JD

Lower High Street

WD194AF

Caroline Place

WD194AU

Upper Paddock Road

WD172JX

Lower High Street

WD194AN

Field End Close

WD232NE

The Larches

WD194PD

Sonia Close

WD180HS

Wiggenhall Road

WD194EU

Watford Heath

WD194JD

Waterman Close

WD194FH

Hensby Mews

WD194DA

Chalk Hill

Data Sources

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