The postcode WD17 2EX is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD17 2EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD17 2EX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 WD17 2EX as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to WD17 2EX is New Road which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Watford High Street Railway Station and is 95 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.92 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 107 m away.
The closest primary school to WD17 2EX (for ages 11 and under) is Central Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Girls.
50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD17 2EX 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 WD17 2EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD17 2EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD17 2EX
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 WD17 2EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 314 m |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 321 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 430 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 448 m | |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 769 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 880 m |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 958 m |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.21 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.28 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.35 km |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.62 km | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD17 2EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2017 | 99 m | |
| Next | Exempt May 10, 2017 | 99 m | |
| Next - Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2018 | 99 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 105 m | |
| Cotswold Outdoor | Exempt April 14, 2020 | 126 m | |
| Oodles Chinese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2020 | 156 m | |
| Polski Sklep Nieus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2021 | 156 m | |
| Taste Of Lahore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 2, 2021 | 156 m | |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 191 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 200 m | |
| Ocean Bells Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 200 m | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 200 m | |
| Shakeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 200 m | |
| Cafe Giardino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2019 | 212 m | |
| Heriots Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 212 m | |
| 144 | Awaiting Inspection April 12, 2022 | 216 m | |
| Boga Steak Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 16, 2019 | 216 m | |
| Costa Coffee Watford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 216 m | |
| Crispy Dosa (Watford) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 22, 2021 | 216 m | |
| Nandos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 216 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD17 2EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Watford High Street Railway Station | 95 m | |
| Water Lane | 130 m | |
| Water Lane | 140 m | |
| Watford High Street Railway Station | 150 m | |
| Tesco Extra | 229 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.92 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.94 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.02 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 107 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 884 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 891 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.25 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD17 2EX - Data from Dec 2021
| The Dell | Valley | 767 m |
| Icedale Wood | 878 m | |
| Watford Pond | 999 m | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 1.7 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 1.82 km | |
| Home Spring | 1.83 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 1.89 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.97 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Wildwoods | 2.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD17 2EX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65309700 |
| Longitude | -0.39025600 |
| OS Easting | 511457 |
| OS Northing | 0196149 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Central Watford & Oxhey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Central |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024415 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |