The postcode WD2 5LH is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5LH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 5LH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 5LH as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WD2 5LH is Desmond Road which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Courtlands Drive Shops and is 159 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.74 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 1.94 km away.
The closest primary school to WD2 5LH (for ages 11 and under) is The Orchard Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD2 5LH is Everett Rovers and is 770 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 29, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dragon Garden and is 182 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 19, 2020.
Policing for WD2 5LH 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 5LH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 5LH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 5LH
| 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 5LH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 265 m | |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 701 m | |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 814 m | |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 888 m | |
| Kingsway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Leavesden JMI School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.36 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.38 km |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.59 km |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.75 km |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.92 km |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | 1.99 km | |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 2.09 km |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5LH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 24, 2019 | 182 m | |
| Dragon Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 182 m | |
| F T Taylor | Exempt March 8, 2018 | 182 m | |
| Goodwood Parade Post Office | Exempt November 27, 2017 | 182 m | |
| Nisa Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2020 | 182 m | |
| Codland Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 198 m | |
| D And S News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 198 m | |
| Leavesden Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 198 m | |
| RFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 27, 2022 | 198 m | |
| Saffron House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2019 | 198 m | |
| Courtlands Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2021 | 232 m | |
| Chartwells @ Orchard Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 265 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2019 | 443 m | |
| Greenbanks Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 554 m | |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 701 m | |
| Courtland's Residents Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2019 | 757 m | |
| Jack In The Box Nurseries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 766 m | |
| Everett Rovers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 770 m | |
| Ferraro's Ice Cream Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 24, 2021 | 792 m | |
| Foxhill Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 14, 2019 | 799 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5LH - Data from Apr 2022
| Courtlands Drive Shops | 159 m | |
| Courtlands Drive Shops | 177 m | |
| Chilcott Road | 186 m | |
| Chilcott Road | 203 m | |
| Hollytree House | 217 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.74 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.75 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.76 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Garston (Herts) Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 2.43 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 22.17 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5LH - Data from Dec 2021
| Harebreaks Wood | 611 m | |
| Rough Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 1.32 km |
| Heath Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Tanners Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Lees Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Whippendell Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Cartpath Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Dellshot Spring | 2.57 km | |
| Beechen Bottom | Valley | 2.61 km |
| Sheepcote Spring | 2.68 km | |
| Watford Pond | 2.77 km | |
| Newland's Spring | 2.79 km | |
| North Grove Wood | 2.8 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.68211500 |
| Longitude | -0.41585100 |
| OS Easting | 509618 |
| OS Northing | 0199338 |
| 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 | Leggatts |
| 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: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027583 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |