The postcode WD1 8DL is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD1 8DL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD1 8DL 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 8DL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to WD1 8DL is Westbury Road which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Hornets and is 163 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.47 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 578 m away.
The closest primary school to WD1 8DL (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 8DL is Two Trees Micro and is 185 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Frydays and is 152 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 23, 2020.
Policing for WD1 8DL 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 8DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD1 8DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD1 8DL
| 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 8DL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 237 m | |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 415 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 441 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 453 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 686 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 747 m |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 786 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 943 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.16 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.24 km |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.38 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD1 8DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshar News | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 107 m | |
| Cakes Art | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 152 m | |
| Charlie's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 152 m | |
| D\& S Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 152 m | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2020 | 152 m | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2019 | 152 m | |
| McMechi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 152 m | |
| VICARAGE MC CHICKEN | Awaiting Inspection | 152 m | |
| Levy UK @ Watford Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2021 | 170 m | |
| Domenic's Snack Bar And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 185 m | |
| Maya Bistro & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2022 | 185 m | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 185 m | |
| Two Trees Micro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 185 m | |
| Valea Prahove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 185 m | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 192 m | |
| Home Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 11, 2020 | 192 m | |
| Vicarage Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 28, 2018 | 192 m | |
| Cornerstone Church Watford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 212 m | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 212 m | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 5, 2019 | 216 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD1 8DL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Hornets | 163 m | |
| Wiggenhall Road | 283 m | |
| General Hospital | 326 m | |
| General Hospital | 334 m | |
| Lammas Road | 413 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.47 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.48 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.54 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 578 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.57 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD1 8DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 739 m | |
| Watford Pond | 958 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 973 m |
| Icedale Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 1.89 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2.07 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.13 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Hampermill Lake | 2.16 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Hampermill Wood | 2.24 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65047200 |
| Longitude | -0.39923300 |
| OS Easting | 510844 |
| OS Northing | 0195844 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| 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 | 4C1 |