The postcode WD2 5AJ is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 5AJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 5AJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD2 5AJ is Yarmouth Road which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Regent Street and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.13 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 611 m away.
The closest primary school to WD2 5AJ (for ages 11 and under) is Parkgate Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD2 5AJ is The Wishing Well and is 129 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 27, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Rice Bowl and is 89 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 11, 2020.
Policing for WD2 5AJ 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 5AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 5AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 5AJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 2000 |
| 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 WD2 5AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 455 m |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 529 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 548 m | |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 864 m |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 971 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.09 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.44 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 1.48 km |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.65 km | |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.91 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.92 km |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Hopkins | Exempt July 18, 2016 | 34 m | |
| Mr Potato And Ms Pizza | Awaiting Inspection | 89 m | |
| Perfect Blend | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 89 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2017 | 89 m | |
| The Rice Bowl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2020 | 89 m | |
| VSP Wines | Exempt February 10, 2016 | 89 m | |
| Ambrose News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 19, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Bazil | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 29, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Bazil Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Sequence Catering Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Best Food Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 13, 2014 | 125 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt February 20, 2017 | 125 m | |
| Eats & Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 125 m | |
| Georgiana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 125 m | |
| Kamu Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 23, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Kaspas Desserts | Awaiting Inspection | 125 m | |
| Mahmood Halal Meat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 125 m | |
| R H Newsagents | Exempt February 13, 2020 | 125 m | |
| Wenzels The Bakers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 125 m | |
| The Wishing Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 129 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Regent Street | 135 m | |
| Regent Street | 177 m | |
| Imperial Park | 221 m | |
| Imperial Park | 235 m | |
| Windsor Road | 252 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.13 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.15 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.22 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 611 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 813 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 821 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.27 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Watford Pond | 1.4 km | |
| Wildwoods | 1.46 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Berrygrove | 1.83 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Munden Spring | 2.56 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 2.69 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.72 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.78 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.78 km |
| East Wood | 2.89 km | |
| West Wood | 2.95 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.67100000 |
| Longitude | -0.39518300 |
| OS Easting | 511074 |
| OS Northing | 0198133 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | North Watford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Callowland |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027594 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |