Postcode WD17 4RE (Watford)

Map showing WD17 4RE and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD17 4RE is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD17 4RE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD17 4RE 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 4RE as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to WD17 4RE is Nascot Road which is centered 72 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Railway Bridge and is 134 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.45 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 339 m away.

The closest primary school to WD17 4RE (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 4RE is Nascot Arms and is 92 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 23, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Funky Flavours and is 120 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 6, 2020.

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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WD17 4RE is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD17 4RE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD17 4RE, and the approximate distance away.

Nascot Road 72 m
Terrace Gardens 89 m
Stamford Road 98 m
Cole Road 111 m
Nascot Place 113 m
Keston Mews 123 m
Park Road 177 m
Elton Park 190 m
Marri Street 191 m
Bedford Street 219 m
West Street 245 m
Bridle Path 253 m
Nascot Street 255 m
Denmark Street 266 m
Station Road 268 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD17 4RE

Introduction October 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD17 4RE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lanchester Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
647 m
The Watford UTC Good
(March 15, 2017)
730 m
West Herts College Good
(December 10, 2021)
732 m
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(June 28, 2011)
790 m
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
819 m
Nascot Wood Junior School Outstanding
(January 15, 2010)
870 m
Knutsford Primary Academy 1.11 km
Parkgate Junior School Outstanding
(June 22, 2018)
1.15 km
Beechfield School 1.25 km
Central Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.26 km
Chater Junior School Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
1.33 km
Chater Infant School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.43 km
Cassiobury Junior School Outstanding
(May 13, 2008)
1.49 km
Watford Grammar School for Boys Outstanding
(October 14, 2021)
1.51 km
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(March 23, 2011)
1.54 km
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Good
(July 6, 2018)
1.55 km
Watford Grammar School for Girls 1.61 km
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Good
(March 7, 2017)
1.72 km
Highwood Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.72 km
Cherry Tree Primary School 1.79 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD17 4RE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Watford United Synagogue Other catering premises 4
Good
February 16, 2018
40 m
Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 15, 2019
92 m
Nascot Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 23, 2017
92 m
Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
97 m
Riddhi's Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 20, 2020
97 m
Cassio Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
June 25, 2018
110 m
Express Food Centre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 7, 2017
120 m
Funky Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 6, 2020
120 m
Groszek Retailers - other 4
Good
July 17, 2019
120 m
Junction Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 4, 2021
120 m
Mithunn Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 15, 2019
120 m
Lemongrass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2022
143 m
Square Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 24, 2021
173 m
Who's Next Retailers - other 4
Good
November 2, 2020
173 m
Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
August 10, 2021
218 m
Dunnings Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 31, 2017
246 m
Upper Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 9, 2020
247 m
The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 29, 2020
250 m
Dee Dee's Family Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
252 m
Southern Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 2, 2019
278 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD17 4RE - Data from Apr 2022

Railway Bridge Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Railway Bridge Bus Stop/Station 141 m
West Street Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Southern Cross PH Bus Stop/Station 262 m
West Street Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.45 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.47 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.55 km
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 339 m
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 350 m
Watford North Rail Station Rail 1.32 km
London Luton Airport Air 23.89 km
London Stansted Airport Air 52.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD17 4RE - Data from Dec 2021

Watford Pond Inland Water 743 m
Scotts Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Rough Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Harebreaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Icedale Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Wildwoods Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Charlotte's Vale Valley 1.98 km
Carpdell Lake Inland Water 2.05 km
Jacotts Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
The Dell Valley 2.34 km
Berrygrove Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Tommy Deacon's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Whippendell Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Newland's Spring Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD17 4RE - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 109,340 kWh - mean 13,668 kWh : median 13,408 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 11,511 kWh - mean 1,918 kWh : median 1,841 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WD17 4RE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.66568000
Longitude -0.40073600
OS Easting 510703
OS Northing 0197533
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24310
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000103
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Watford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33027599
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Watford 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Watford 007C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3