Postcode WD1 4BD (Watford) Terminated July 2000

Map showing WD1 4BD and nearby postcodes

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

WD1 4BD 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 4BD as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to WD1 4BD is Elm Avenue which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sherwoods Road and is 211 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.37 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 885 m away.

The closest primary school to WD1 4BD (for ages 11 and under) is Bromet Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 13, 2022. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.

The local pub for residents of WD1 4BD is The Royal Oak and is 378 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 28, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Spiceland Kebabish and is 288 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 12, 2022.

Policing for WD1 4BD 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 4BD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Elm Avenue 26 m
Lowson Grove 85 m
Horsehaven Mews 123 m
Sherwoods Road 166 m
Talbot Avenue 243 m
Bucks Avenue 294 m
A4008 418 m
Pinner Road 525 m
B4542 1.26 km
Oxhey Lane 1.77 km
A411 4.53 km
A404 5.04 km
A5183 14.71 km
M25 16.79 km
A46 113.76 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD1 4BD

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 4BD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bromet Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
707 m
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Good
(October 10, 2017)
855 m
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Good
(December 2, 2021)
1 km
Bushey Manor Junior School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.01 km
St Meryl School Good
(June 9, 2021)
1.1 km
The Grange Academy 1.11 km
St Margaret's School 1.2 km
Falconer School Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.24 km
Colnbrook School Outstanding
(March 7, 2017)
1.33 km
Warren Dell Primary School Good
(January 26, 2022)
1.38 km
St Hilda's School 1.5 km
Ashfield Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.54 km
Field Junior School Outstanding
(November 24, 2017)
1.57 km
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Outstanding
(March 17, 2009)
1.66 km
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Good
(March 7, 2017)
1.7 km
Oxhey Wood Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.72 km
Bournehall Primary School Outstanding
(November 27, 2014)
1.72 km
St Joseph Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 1, 2017)
1.73 km
Longwood School Good
(June 20, 2019)
1.82 km
Watford Grammar School for Girls 1.86 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aubern Mere Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2021
203 m
Vincenzo's Pizza @ Load Of Hay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 4, 2018
264 m
Spiceland Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 12, 2022
288 m
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
378 m
Table Hall Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
551 m
News Bit Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2020
610 m
Alexander Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
624 m
The Villiers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
624 m
Chartwells @ Bromet Primary School Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 13, 2021
707 m
Rich Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 10, 2018
728 m
Oxhey Conservative Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
761 m
Slimming World Franchise Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 31, 2019
775 m
Villiers Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2017
797 m
C Loveday Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
812 m
Rifle Volunteer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 11, 2019
812 m
Refillabell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
826 m
The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 6, 2018
849 m
Sacred Heart R C School School/college/university 4
Good
June 13, 2018
855 m
Al Forno Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 3, 2020
856 m
Chalk Hill Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
880 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sherwoods Road Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Heath Road Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Sherwoods Road Bus Stop/Station 326 m
Heath Road Bus Stop/Station 387 m
Upper Hitch Bus Stop/Station 576 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.37 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.38 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.44 km
Bushey Rail Station Rail 885 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 892 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 916 m
London Luton Airport Air 26.87 km
London Stansted Airport Air 52.37 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lower Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 395 m
Margeholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 416 m
Sherwoods Wood Woodland Or Forest 460 m
Home Spring Woodland Or Forest 533 m
Haydon Hill Pond Inland Water 757 m
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 829 m
The Dell Valley 1.04 km
Rectory Pond Inland Water 1.07 km
Bushey Pond Inland Water 1.09 km
Warren Dell Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Merry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Tommy Deacon's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Upper Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Woodwalks Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Sandpit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.63834900
Longitude -0.37941300
OS Easting 512245
OS Northing 0194526
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Indian tech achievers
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 6A1