The postcode WD2 1BQ is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1999.WD2 1BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WD2 1BQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 WD2 1BQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to WD2 1BQ is Kemp Place which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Red Lion PH and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.78 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 1.22 km away.
The closest primary school to WD2 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.
The local pub for residents of WD2 1BQ is Bushey Conservative Club and is 71 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 6, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Godfrey's and is 102 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 23, 2019.
Policing for WD2 1BQ 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 WD2 1BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 1BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1999 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD2 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 297 m |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 298 m | |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 320 m |
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 636 m | |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 660 m |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 688 m |
| St Margaret's School | Independent school | 2-18 | 759 m | |
| Ashfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 872 m |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 884 m |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 971 m |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 17, 2009) | 1.05 km |
| Meadow Wood School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Bushey Meads School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.5 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.78 km | |
| St Meryl School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 1.88 km |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Bushey Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 26, 2009) | 1.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 4, 2021 | 71 m | |
| Bushey Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 71 m | |
| HEAL Eats | Awaiting Inspection | 71 m | |
| Smash And Wings | Awaiting Inspection | 71 m | |
| Tweens Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2005 | 71 m | |
| Zaza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 16, 2020 | 71 m | |
| Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 94 m | |
| Picnics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2018 | 100 m | |
| St James Restaurant Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 100 m | |
| The Village Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 100 m | |
| Godfrey's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 23, 2019 | 102 m | |
| China House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2019 | 129 m | |
| India Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2020 | 129 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 2, 2019 | 129 m | |
| Village News | Exempt January 23, 2003 | 129 m | |
| Beaumont Bushey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 166 m | |
| Meedivko | Exempt November 8, 2011 | 170 m | |
| Bella Rosa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 194 m | |
| Durans Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 194 m | |
| The Swan Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2017 | 248 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Red Lion PH | 73 m | |
| Red Lion PH | 112 m | |
| The Grange Academy | 226 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 246 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 294 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.78 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.79 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.87 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.22 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Rectory Pond | 22 m | |
| Bushey Pond | 88 m | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 187 m | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 356 m | |
| Round Hill | 553 m | |
| Home Spring | 564 m | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 701 m | |
| Merry Hill | 875 m | |
| Margeholes Wood | 1.38 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.4 km |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Little Hartsbourne Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Warren Lake | 1.71 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.64423500 |
| Longitude | -0.36684600 |
| OS Easting | 513100 |
| OS Northing | 0195200 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hertsmere |
| County Electorial Division | Bushey South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bushey St James |
| Local Authority District | Hertsmere |
| 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 | E07000098 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bushey BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024238 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 012F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |