The postcode WD17 4DR is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WD17 4DR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD17 4DR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 4DR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to WD17 4DR is Elton Park which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Southern Cross PH and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.24 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 428 m away.
The closest primary school to WD17 4DR (for ages 11 and under) is Lanchester Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 10, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Boys. The last OFSTED inspection on October 14, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of WD17 4DR is Nascot Arms and is 120 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 23, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Square Pizza House and is 163 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 24, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 162.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WD17 4DR 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 4DR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD17 4DR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD17 4DR
| Introduction | December 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 4DR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 438 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 533 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 768 m |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 797 m |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 853 m |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 922 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.18 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.35 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.42 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.52 km | |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD17 4DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Tremona Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 106 m | |
| Lemongrass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2022 | 112 m | |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Nascot Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2017 | 120 m | |
| Square Pizza House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 24, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Who's Next | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 2, 2020 | 163 m | |
| Watford United Synagogue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2018 | 178 m | |
| Express Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2017 | 206 m | |
| Funky Flavours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2020 | 206 m | |
| Groszek | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 17, 2019 | 206 m | |
| Junction Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 4, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Mithunn Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 206 m | |
| The White Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2020 | 212 m | |
| Nanas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 270 m | |
| Riddhi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 20, 2020 | 270 m | |
| Cassio Pre-school | Exempt June 25, 2018 | 277 m | |
| Prince Michael Of Kent Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 304 m | |
| Upper Crust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 323 m | |
| Kings Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 324 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD17 4DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Southern Cross PH | 89 m | |
| Southern Cross PH | 119 m | |
| Herga Court | 197 m | |
| West Street | 220 m | |
| West Street | 247 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.24 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.26 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.34 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 428 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 436 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 24.04 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD17 4DR - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 616 m | |
| Rough Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 1.85 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 1.9 km |
| Wildwoods | 2.17 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.18 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.28 km |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.29 km | |
| Berrygrove | 2.54 km | |
| Whippendell Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.9 km | |
| Dell Wood | 2.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD17 4DR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 205 Mbps | 162.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 21 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 162.7 | 20.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WD17 4DR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.66441600 |
| Longitude | -0.40300700 |
| OS Easting | 510549 |
| OS Northing | 0197389 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Nascot Park ED |
| Electoral Ward | Nascot |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Urban cultural mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027597 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D1 |