Postcode WD1 4AX (Watford) Terminated July 2000

Map showing WD1 4AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD1 4AX is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD1 4AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD1 4AX is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 4AX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to WD1 4AX is Talbot Avenue which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Heath Road and is 268 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.27 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 702 m away.

The closest primary school to WD1 4AX (for ages 11 and under) is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.

The local pub for residents of WD1 4AX is The Villiers Arms and is 409 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Spiceland Kebabish and is 379 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 12, 2022.

Policing for WD1 4AX is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD1 4AX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD1 4AX, and the approximate distance away.

Talbot Avenue 43 m
Wilcot Avenue 96 m
Wilcot Close 107 m
Horsehaven Mews 131 m
Field End Close 159 m
Bucks Avenue 180 m
Lowson Grove 191 m
Maxwell Rise 211 m
Sherwoods Road 229 m
Firbank Drive 259 m
Upper Paddock Road 265 m
A4008 269 m
Elm Avenue 276 m
Heath Road 319 m
Pinner Road 364 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD1 4AX

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 2000
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD1 4AX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Good
(October 10, 2017)
645 m
Bromet Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
675 m
Bushey Manor Junior School Good
(February 12, 2020)
757 m
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Good
(December 2, 2021)
765 m
The Grange Academy 888 m
Falconer School Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.01 km
St Margaret's School 1.17 km
St Meryl School Good
(June 9, 2021)
1.33 km
St Hilda's School 1.4 km
Field Junior School Outstanding
(November 24, 2017)
1.42 km
Ashfield Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.48 km
Bournehall Primary School Outstanding
(November 27, 2014)
1.51 km
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Good
(March 7, 2017)
1.55 km
Colnbrook School Outstanding
(March 7, 2017)
1.56 km
Longwood School Good
(June 20, 2019)
1.57 km
Warren Dell Primary School Good
(January 26, 2022)
1.61 km
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Outstanding
(March 17, 2009)
1.62 km
Watford Grammar School for Girls 1.72 km
Little Reddings Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
1.79 km
Central Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.93 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD1 4AX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spiceland Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 12, 2022
379 m
Table Hall Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
381 m
News Bit Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2020
408 m
Alexander Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
409 m
The Villiers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
409 m
Vincenzo's Pizza @ Load Of Hay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 4, 2018
414 m
Aubern Mere Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2021
449 m
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
507 m
Oxhey Conservative Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
528 m
Rich Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 10, 2018
550 m
Villiers Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2017
572 m
Refillabell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
578 m
C Loveday Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
591 m
Rifle Volunteer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 11, 2019
591 m
Chalk Hill Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
642 m
Plaice 4 Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 7, 2019
642 m
Rose Grocers Retailers - other Exempt
March 9, 2018
642 m
Sacred Heart R C School School/college/university 4
Good
June 13, 2018
645 m
The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 6, 2018
646 m
Al Forno Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 3, 2020
670 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD1 4AX - Data from Apr 2022

Heath Road Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Heath Road Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Sherwoods Road Bus Stop/Station 394 m
Sherwoods Road Bus Stop/Station 414 m
Oxhey Avenue Bus Stop/Station 478 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.27 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.28 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.34 km
Bushey Rail Station Rail 702 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 708 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 749 m
London Luton Airport Air 26.63 km
London Stansted Airport Air 52.19 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD1 4AX - Data from Dec 2021

Lower Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 218 m
Home Spring Woodland Or Forest 401 m
Haydon Hill Pond Inland Water 556 m
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 583 m
Margeholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 662 m
Sherwoods Wood Woodland Or Forest 676 m
The Dell Valley 877 m
Rectory Pond Inland Water 886 m
Bushey Pond Inland Water 898 m
Upper Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.09 km
Tommy Deacon's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Merry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
Warren Dell Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Woodwalks Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Sandpit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.64053100
Longitude -0.37852600
OS Easting 512301
OS Northing 0194770
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29193
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Watford
County Electorial Division Central Watford & Oxhey ED
Electoral Ward Oxhey
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000103
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Watford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33027620
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Watford 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Watford 012A
Output Area / Small Area 5B3