The postcode WD1 2QX is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD1 2QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD1 2QX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD1 2QX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD1 2QX is Gladstone Road which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Water Lane and is 240 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.83 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 326 m away.
The closest primary school to WD1 2QX (for ages 11 and under) is Central Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Girls.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Tikka Nation and is 143 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 28, 2021.
Policing for WD1 2QX is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD1 2QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD1 2QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD1 2QX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 2000 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD1 2QX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 69 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 532 m |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 537 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 586 m | |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 677 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 855 m |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.56 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.73 km | |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD1 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast And After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 69 m | |
| HCL @ Central Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 69 m | |
| Costa @ W H Smiths | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2019 | 138 m | |
| Superdrug | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 138 m | |
| W H Smith | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 138 m | |
| John Lewis (Nespresso Stand) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 143 m | |
| Tikka Nation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2021 | 143 m | |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 145 m | |
| Krispy Kreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 145 m | |
| Dum Dum Donutterie Watford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 194 m | |
| Raspberry Pod | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 194 m | |
| YOGOO Frozen Yogurt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 6, 2021 | 194 m | |
| Chi Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Tortilla | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Rock Up | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 205 m | |
| Cafe Giardino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2019 | 211 m | |
| Heriots Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 211 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 213 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD1 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Water Lane | 240 m | |
| Water Lane | 247 m | |
| King Street | 289 m | |
| Beechen Grove | 304 m | |
| Beechen Grove | 325 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.83 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.84 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.93 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 326 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 993 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 24.97 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD1 2QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 805 m | |
| Icedale Wood | 823 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.04 km |
| Scotts Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.26 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 1.92 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.07 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 2.08 km | |
| Wildwoods | 2.17 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 2.2 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.38 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65556500 |
| Longitude | -0.39090000 |
| OS Easting | 511408 |
| OS Northing | 0196423 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Central Watford & Oxhey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Central |
| Local Authority District | Watford |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000103 |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027606 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |