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WD19 4GU

Lower Paddock Road

Oxhey

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Detailed insights for WD19 4GU

Overview

Postcode WD19 4GU is located in a major urban area, within the Oxhey ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Oxhey area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year. The nearest station is Bushey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Oxhey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oxhey has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD19 4GU.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxhey near WD19 4GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD19 4GU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

8

Bushey

London Midland, Overground

Walking directions to Bushey
0.8 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Watford High Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
2,335 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.43(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.81(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(+4%)
Burglary
4.58(+65%)
Vehicle crime
4.58(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
74.01%
Other White
31
11.19%
Irish
20
7.22%
African
4
1.44%
Other
4
1.44%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
49.57%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.1%
No qualifications
22
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.54%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.85%
Other social rented
8
6.15%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Oxhey

Median price£432,070
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £593K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) in Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£820,000£573
Semi-Detached10£635,000£558
Terraced25£425,000£558
Flats27£340,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£867,500£285,000£650,000£417,000
2017£840,000£346,500£645,000£414,000
2018£740,975£286,500£592,500£420,000
2019£809,000£315,750£547,500£418,500
2020£786,000£302,000£607,500£440,000
2021£813,200£300,000£585,000£425,000
2022£895,000£385,000£680,000£444,000
2023£752,500£365,000£575,000£479,000
2024£809,000£414,950£705,000£455,000
2025£787,500£389,000£665,000£442,500
2026£1,050,000£320,000£557,500£431,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£504£459£534
2017£450£467£476£520
2018£505£469£470£524
2019£447£445£465£482
2020£534£451£501£535
2021£493£502£545£524
2022£621£510£572£570
2023£532£517£591£567
2024£567£511£530£556
2025£599£514£577£613
2026£511£404£576£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxhey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD19 4GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD19 4GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 2025Paddock Cottage, 69A, Lower Paddock Road, Watford, WD19 4GUDetachedFreehold£330,000
25 Mar 202587, Lower Paddock Road, Watford, WD19 4GUSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
17 Mar 2025145, Lower Paddock Road, Watford, WD19 4GUDetachedFreehold£785,000
07 Mar 2025139, Lower Paddock Road, Watford, WD19 4GUDetachedFreehold£590,000
24 Mar 202580, Lower Paddock Road, Watford, WD19 4GSDetachedFreehold£790,000

Schools

In the WD19 4GU postcode area, located within Oxhey, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD19 4GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBushey and Oxhey Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBushey Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD19 4GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD19 4GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterBelvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miIcelandDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SDWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD19 4GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shirena Counter

Oxhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardOxheyE05011052
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OxheyE02004979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 012CE01023884
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WD19 4GU

Is WD19 4GU (Oxhey) safe?

The area around WD19 4GU records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near WD19 4GU?

The median sale price around WD19 4GU in Oxhey is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD19 4GU?

There are 15 schools close to WD19 4GU, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Bushey Manor Junior School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD19 4GU?

The closest station to WD19 4GU is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 525 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around WD19 4GU?

WD19 4GU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD19 4GU (Oxhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD19 4GU is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirena Counter (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.