The postcode WD2 5AY is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5AY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 5AY is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5AY as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to WD2 5AY is Victoria Road which is centered 86 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Regent Street and is 123 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.89 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 738 m away.
The closest primary school to WD2 5AY (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 5AY is Glenn Sports & Social Club and is 29 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 22, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 104 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
Policing for WD2 5AY 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 5AY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 5AY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 5AY
| 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 5AY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 653 m |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 685 m |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 697 m |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 811 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 826 m | |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 867 m | |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.31 km | |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.63 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.63 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 1.69 km |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.74 km | |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.85 km |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 1.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Sports & Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 29 m | |
| Afccos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Day 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 104 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 104 m | |
| Golden Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Iqbal Halal Meat Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 3, 2020 | 104 m | |
| North Watford Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 104 m | |
| Peri Peri Original | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2019 | 104 m | |
| K B Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 8, 2018 | 107 m | |
| Thursday Fellowship Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 28, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Delite Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 142 m | |
| Egg Free Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 142 m | |
| Famous Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 142 m | |
| Sam's Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 142 m | |
| The Wishing Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 169 m | |
| Best Food Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 13, 2014 | 172 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt February 20, 2017 | 172 m | |
| Eats & Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 172 m | |
| Georgiana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 172 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Regent Street | 123 m | |
| Shakespeare Street | 127 m | |
| Regent Street | 153 m | |
| Shakespeare Street | 193 m | |
| Brixton Road | 263 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.89 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.9 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.97 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 738 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 747 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 857 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.37 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5AY - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 1.26 km | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Wildwoods | 1.74 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 1.96 km |
| Icedale Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Berrygrove | 2.11 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.46 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.5 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.77 km |
| Munden Spring | 2.8 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.88 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 2.92 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.99 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.67025300 |
| Longitude | -0.39912800 |
| OS Easting | 510803 |
| OS Northing | 0198044 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027591 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |