Postcode WD2 5RW (Watford) Terminated July 2000

Map showing WD2 5RW and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD2 5RW is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 5RW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD2 5RW 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 5RW as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to WD2 5RW is Oakdene Road which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bushey Mill Lane and is 253 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.77 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 844 m away.

The closest primary school to WD2 5RW (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 5RW is The Dome and is 244 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 244 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 25, 2021.

Policing for WD2 5RW is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD2 5RW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD2 5RW, and the approximate distance away.

Oakdene Road 17 m
Beechwood Rise 131 m
Leggatts Wood Avenue 147 m
Hazel Tree Road 161 m
Cherry Tree Road 167 m
Ash Tree Road 192 m
Berry Avenue 220 m
Fuller Gardens 242 m
Foxhill 245 m
Pomeroy Crescent 260 m
Fuller Road 267 m
Beech Road 275 m
St Albans Road 305 m
Taylor Close 320 m
Middle Way 343 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD2 5RW

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 2000
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD2 5RW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cherry Tree Primary School 354 m
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Good
(July 6, 2018)
577 m
Beechfield School 684 m
Stanborough Secondary School 694 m
Parkgate Junior School Outstanding
(June 22, 2018)
703 m
Stanborough Primary School Inadequate
(March 14, 2019)
912 m
The Orchard Primary School 932 m
The Grove Academy Good
(June 16, 2016)
1.03 km
Kingsway Junior School Good
(May 21, 2019)
1.09 km
Kingsway Infants' School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.17 km
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(June 28, 2011)
1.24 km
Knutsford Primary Academy 1.31 km
Nascot Wood Junior School Outstanding
(January 15, 2010)
1.31 km
Leavesden JMI School Good
(November 20, 2019)
1.48 km
The Watford UTC Good
(March 15, 2017)
1.55 km
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1.82 km
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery 1.93 km
Garston Manor School Good
(March 16, 2017)
2.03 km
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(March 23, 2011)
2.03 km
Lanchester Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.05 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 5RW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sweets For All Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
33 m
Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
244 m
Thai 4U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 30, 2018
244 m
The Dome Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 31, 2018
244 m
Wok Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
244 m
News Express Retailers - other 4
Good
February 25, 2019
256 m
Euro Food And Wine Ltd Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 21, 2018
256 m
Indian Sizzler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2019
256 m
New Shapla Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 26, 2022
256 m
Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
288 m
Teddy Bear Bubble Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 17, 2022
288 m
Viking Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 9, 2019
326 m
Foxhill Food Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 14, 2019
343 m
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
348 m
Chartwells @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
354 m
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 9, 2020
357 m
Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
390 m
Corner Newsagent Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2018
390 m
Restoring Art Of Baking Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
390 m
Watford Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
390 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 5RW - Data from Apr 2022

Bushey Mill Lane Bus Stop/Station 253 m
Bushey Mill Lane Bus Stop/Station 322 m
Bushey Mill Crescent Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Bushey Mill Crescent Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Library Bus Stop/Station 349 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.77 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.78 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.83 km
Watford North Rail Station Rail 844 m
Garston (Herts) Rail Station Rail 1.46 km
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 1.81 km
London Luton Airport Air 22.3 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 5RW - Data from Dec 2021

Harebreaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 534 m
Rough Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Wildwoods Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Charlotte's Vale Valley 2.06 km
Munden Spring Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Coldharbour Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Berrygrove Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Watford Pond Inland Water 2.33 km
Mutchetts Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Scotts Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Tanners Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Peartree Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Crab Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Jacotts Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.67991900
Longitude -0.39975700
OS Easting 510736
OS Northing 0199118
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23297
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000103
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

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

2011 Census

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