The postcode WD2 5EX is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 5EX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 5EX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD2 5EX is Garfield Street which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shakespeare Street and is 149 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.73 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 818 m away.
The closest primary school to WD2 5EX (for ages 11 and under) is Nascot Wood Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on January 15, 2010. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD2 5EX is Glenn Sports & Social Club and is 247 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 22, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Micky's Fish And Chips Kebab and is 301 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 27, 2020.
Policing for WD2 5EX 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 5EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 5EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 5EX
| 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 5EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 452 m |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 566 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 733 m | |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 828 m |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 904 m |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 963 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.07 km | |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.27 km | |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.39 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.39 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.79 km | |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.82 km |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 1.84 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 119 m | |
| K B Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 8, 2018 | 139 m | |
| Thursday Fellowship Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 28, 2019 | 139 m | |
| Zoya | Awaiting Inspection | 197 m | |
| Glenn Sports & Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 247 m | |
| Micky's Fish And Chips Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2020 | 301 m | |
| Afccos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2019 | 337 m | |
| Day 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 337 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 337 m | |
| Golden Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 337 m | |
| Iqbal Halal Meat Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 337 m | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 3, 2020 | 337 m | |
| North Watford Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 337 m | |
| Peri Peri Original | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2019 | 337 m | |
| Islamic Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement May 2, 2017 | 346 m | |
| KS News And Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2018 | 346 m | |
| Leavesden Montessori House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 27, 2022 | 346 m | |
| Prime Mini Food Mart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2018 | 346 m | |
| Derwish BQ Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 373 m | |
| KELLY'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 373 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Shakespeare Street | 149 m | |
| Shakespeare Street | 158 m | |
| The Spinney | 266 m | |
| Church Road | 275 m | |
| The Spinney | 315 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.73 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.75 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.81 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 818 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 829 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.4 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5EX - Data from Dec 2021
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Watford Pond | 1.25 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Wildwoods | 1.99 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.28 km | |
| Berrygrove | 2.35 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.77 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.85 km |
| Whippendell Wood | 2.87 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.91 km | |
| Munden Spring | 2.98 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.67019300 |
| Longitude | -0.40267400 |
| OS Easting | 510558 |
| OS Northing | 0198032 |
| 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 | E33027593 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |