31POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
45%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWD7 8JS

What social class do the population of WD7 8JS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WD7 8JS in Watford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WD7 8JS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 58.1%Male
  • 41.9%Female

From the last census, 58.1% of people in WD78JS male, and 41.9% female. Men outnumber women in Aldenham East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WD7 8JS is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.8%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Car Parks

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WD7 8JS

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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WD78JS Postcode Breakdown

WDAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORJSUNIT
Full PostcodeWD7 8JS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWatford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHertfordshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WD78JS Postal District

Compass Postal District

WD7 8JS postcode is located in the postal town of Watford. Watford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WD7 8JS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Radlett0.2 miles E
Park Street2.4 miles N
London Colney2.9 miles NE
Borehamwood3.3 miles SE
Leavesden Green3.3 miles W
Caldecote3.4 miles S
Watford3.5 miles W
Elstree3.8 miles SE
Ridge3.8 miles E
South Mimms3.8 miles E
Bushey3.9 miles SW
Abbots Langley4.2 miles W
Stanmole4.6 miles S
Stanmore4.6 miles S
Busheyheath4.6 miles S
London15 miles SE
Glasgow325 miles NW
Edinburgh315 miles NW
Cardiff124 miles W
Liverpool163 miles NW
Southampton72 miles SW
Saint Ives88 miles SW

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