The postcode WD1 8DN is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD1 8DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD1 8DN 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 8DN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD1 8DN is Liverpool Road which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Hornets and is 277 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.56 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 614 m away.
The closest primary school to WD1 8DN (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 8DN is The Red Lion and is 287 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Frydays and is 272 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 23, 2020.
Policing for WD1 8DN 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 8DN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD1 8DN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD1 8DN
| 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 8DN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 293 m | |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 402 m |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 420 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 573 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 653 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 838 m |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 865 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.13 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.62 km |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD1 8DN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levy UK @ Watford Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Akshar News | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 228 m | |
| JayD Eats | Awaiting Inspection | 235 m | |
| Cakes Art | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 272 m | |
| Charlie's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 272 m | |
| D\& S Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 272 m | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2020 | 272 m | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2019 | 272 m | |
| McMechi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 272 m | |
| VICARAGE MC CHICKEN | Awaiting Inspection | 272 m | |
| Cornerstone Church Watford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 287 m | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 287 m | |
| Impact Food Group @ Watford Grammar School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 293 m | |
| Domenic's Snack Bar And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 310 m | |
| Maya Bistro & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2022 | 310 m | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 310 m | |
| Two Trees Micro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 310 m | |
| Valea Prahove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 310 m | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 314 m | |
| Home Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 11, 2020 | 314 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD1 8DN - Data from Apr 2022
| The Hornets | 277 m | |
| Lammas Road | 332 m | |
| General Hospital | 358 m | |
| General Hospital | 359 m | |
| Wiggenhall Road | 401 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.56 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.57 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.63 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 614 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.69 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD1 8DN - Data from Dec 2021
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 617 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 896 m |
| Watford Pond | 1.08 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 1.95 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.04 km | |
| Hampermill Lake | 2.1 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Warren Dell | 2.14 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.64937800 |
| Longitude | -0.39879400 |
| OS Easting | 510877 |
| OS Northing | 0195723 |
| 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: 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 | E33024465 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |