The postcode WD2 4XL is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in August 1992 and terminated in December 1995.WD2 4XL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WD2 4XL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 4XL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to WD2 4XL is Imperial Way which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bermer Road and is 102 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.15 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 661 m away.
The closest primary school to WD2 4XL (for ages 11 and under) is Knutsford Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD2 4XL is The Wishing Well and is 362 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 27, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fusion Hut and is 338 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 10, 2021.
Policing for WD2 4XL 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 4XL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 4XL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 4XL
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | December 1995 |
| 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 4XL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 207 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 412 m | |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 685 m |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.2 km |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.32 km |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 1.62 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.65 km | |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.84 km |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.91 km | |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.96 km | |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 4XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Foodbank | Exempt March 8, 2018 | 65 m | |
| Feel Hot Yoga & Wellbeing | Awaiting Publication | 70 m | |
| Impact Food Group @ The WatfordUTC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 207 m | |
| Sweets In The City Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 292 m | |
| Sophie Hopkins | Exempt July 18, 2016 | 338 m | |
| Bushmaster Frozen Cocktails | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 338 m | |
| Fusion Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 10, 2021 | 338 m | |
| T K Maxx | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 361 m | |
| Watford Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 361 m | |
| The Wishing Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 362 m | |
| Delite Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Egg Free Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Famous Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 376 m | |
| Sam's Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 376 m | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2018 | 385 m | |
| Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 1, 2021 | 385 m | |
| Kays Newsagent | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 385 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 385 m | |
| Mangal Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 385 m | |
| Pizzeria Locale Watford | Awaiting Inspection | 385 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 4XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bermer Road | 102 m | |
| Imperial Park | 115 m | |
| Imperial Park | 190 m | |
| Clive Way | 245 m | |
| Knutsford Avenue | 335 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.15 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.17 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.24 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 661 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 665 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 743 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.5 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 4XL - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 1.27 km | |
| Wildwoods | 1.28 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Berrygrove | 1.66 km | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Rough Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.47 km |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.51 km |
| Munden Spring | 2.62 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.72 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.75 km | |
| East Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 2.79 km | |
| West Wood | 2.89 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.66886100 |
| Longitude | -0.39199000 |
| OS Easting | 511300 |
| OS Northing | 0197900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Meriden Tudor ED |
| Electoral Ward | Tudor |
| 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: 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 | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024458 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |