The postcode WD1 8AL is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD1 8AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD1 8AL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 8AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WD1 8AL is A4178 which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wiggenhall Road and is 254 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.57 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 437 m away.
The closest primary school to WD1 8AL (for ages 11 and under) is Field Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 24, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of WD1 8AL is Two Trees Micro and is 217 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Hot Express and is 217 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on July 2, 2019.
Policing for WD1 8AL 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 8AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD1 8AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD1 8AL
| 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 8AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 100 m | |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 275 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 324 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 516 m |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 670 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 824 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 853 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 885 m |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.2 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.26 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD1 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Watford Grammar School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 100 m | |
| Akshar News | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 136 m | |
| Domenic's Snack Bar And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 217 m | |
| Maya Bistro & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2022 | 217 m | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 217 m | |
| Two Trees Micro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 217 m | |
| Valea Prahove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 217 m | |
| Cakes Art | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 243 m | |
| Charlie's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 243 m | |
| D\& S Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 243 m | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2020 | 243 m | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2019 | 243 m | |
| McMechi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 243 m | |
| VICARAGE MC CHICKEN | Awaiting Inspection | 243 m | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 5, 2019 | 255 m | |
| Gabriels By Vitor Galiano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 255 m | |
| Grilled Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2022 | 255 m | |
| Hin Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 255 m | |
| HM's Fishmongers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2021 | 255 m | |
| Rio Grande Meat Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 255 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD1 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Wiggenhall Road | 254 m | |
| The Hornets | 264 m | |
| King Street | 328 m | |
| Lammas Road | 339 m | |
| Lammas Road | 350 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.57 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.57 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.64 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 437 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 989 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 993 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.52 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD1 8AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 731 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 874 m |
| Watford Pond | 947 m | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 1.96 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.01 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.04 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2.16 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 2.22 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65084100 |
| Longitude | -0.39725400 |
| OS Easting | 510980 |
| OS Northing | 0195888 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | West Watford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Vicarage |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027614 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |