The postcode WD2 5RU is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 5RU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 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 5RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to WD2 5RU is Berry Avenue which is centered 81 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Library and is 358 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.92 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 959 m away.
The closest primary school to WD2 5RU (for ages 11 and under) is Cherry Tree Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD2 5RU is The Dome and is 354 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wok Express and is 354 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 25, 2021.
Policing for WD2 5RU 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 5RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 5RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 5RU
| 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 5RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 295 m | |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 538 m | |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 651 m |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 767 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 798 m | |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 847 m |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 931 m | |
| Kingsway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 932 m |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 991 m |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Leavesden JMI School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.38 km |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.45 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | 1.75 km | |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Garston Manor School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| Future Academies Watford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweets For All | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 198 m | |
| Chartwells @ Cherry Tree Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 295 m | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 347 m | |
| Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 354 m | |
| Thai 4U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 354 m | |
| The Dome | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2018 | 354 m | |
| Wok Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 354 m | |
| Foxhill Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 14, 2019 | 358 m | |
| Everett Rovers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 370 m | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 388 m | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2022 | 388 m | |
| News Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2019 | 391 m | |
| Euro Food And Wine Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 21, 2018 | 402 m | |
| Indian Sizzler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 402 m | |
| New Shapla Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2022 | 402 m | |
| Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 3, 2018 | 404 m | |
| Watford Mencap Out Of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 3, 2018 | 404 m | |
| Ferraro's Ice Cream Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 24, 2021 | 451 m | |
| Viking Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 9, 2019 | 453 m | |
| Watford Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2019 | 464 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Library | 358 m | |
| Bushey Mill Lane | 366 m | |
| Library | 382 m | |
| Bushey Mill Lane | 469 m | |
| Bushey Mill Crescent | 479 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.92 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.93 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.98 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 959 m | |
| Garston (Herts) Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.98 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 22.13 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Harebreaks Wood | 534 m | |
| Rough Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Wildwoods | 2.06 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| Munden Spring | 2.12 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.13 km |
| Berrygrove | 2.33 km | |
| Mutchetts Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Watford Pond | 2.5 km | |
| Tanners Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Peartree Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Bloom Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Crab Wood | 2.8 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.68144900 |
| Longitude | -0.39984700 |
| OS Easting | 510726 |
| OS Northing | 0199288 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027584 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 004E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |