Postcode WD2 5SF (Watford) Terminated July 2000

Map showing WD2 5SF and nearby postcodes

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

WD2 5SF 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 5SF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to WD2 5SF is St Albans Road which is centered 71 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bushey Mill Lane and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.67 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 620 m away.

The closest primary school to WD2 5SF (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 5SF is The Dome and is 111 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 111 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 25, 2021.

Policing for WD2 5SF 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 5SF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

St Albans Road 71 m
Hazel Tree Road 109 m
Fuller Gardens 145 m
Beechwood Rise 166 m
Bushey Mill Crescent 172 m
Fuller Road 206 m
Oakdene Road 222 m
Leggatts Wood Avenue 252 m
Thrums 297 m
Ash Tree Road 298 m
Longspring 299 m
Middle Way 332 m
Neston Road 357 m
Cherry Tree Road 402 m
The Harebreaks 421 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD2 5SF

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 5SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Good
(July 6, 2018)
407 m
Parkgate Junior School Outstanding
(June 22, 2018)
468 m
Cherry Tree Primary School 580 m
Beechfield School 723 m
Stanborough Secondary School 843 m
The Grove Academy Good
(June 16, 2016)
973 m
Stanborough Primary School Inadequate
(March 14, 2019)
1.03 km
Knutsford Primary Academy 1.07 km
The Orchard Primary School 1.1 km
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(June 28, 2011)
1.18 km
Nascot Wood Junior School Outstanding
(January 15, 2010)
1.27 km
Kingsway Junior School Good
(May 21, 2019)
1.32 km
The Watford UTC Good
(March 15, 2017)
1.32 km
Kingsway Infants' School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.4 km
Leavesden JMI School Good
(November 20, 2019)
1.71 km
Lanchester Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
1.93 km
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1.99 km
Highwood Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
2.03 km
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(March 23, 2011)
2.04 km
West Herts College Good
(December 10, 2021)
2.11 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Euro Food And Wine Ltd Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 21, 2018
25 m
Indian Sizzler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2019
25 m
New Shapla Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 26, 2022
25 m
News Express Retailers - other 4
Good
February 25, 2019
52 m
Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
111 m
Thai 4U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 30, 2018
111 m
The Dome Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 31, 2018
111 m
Wok Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
111 m
Viking Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 9, 2019
114 m
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
125 m
Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
146 m
Teddy Bear Bubble Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 17, 2022
146 m
Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
159 m
Corner Newsagent Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2018
159 m
Restoring Art Of Baking Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
159 m
Watford Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
159 m
Sweets For All Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
227 m
Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 3, 2018
346 m
Watford Mencap Out Of School Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
July 3, 2018
346 m
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 9, 2020
356 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bushey Mill Lane Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Bushey Mill Lane Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Bushey Mill Crescent Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Bushey Mill Crescent Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Buckingham Road Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.67 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.69 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.75 km
Watford North Rail Station Rail 620 m
Garston (Herts) Rail Station Rail 1.44 km
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 1.61 km
London Luton Airport Air 22.48 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.24 km

Nearby Nature

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

Harebreaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 720 m
Wildwoods Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Rough Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Berrygrove Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Charlotte's Vale Valley 2.14 km
Munden Spring Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Watford Pond Inland Water 2.16 km
Coldharbour Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Scotts Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Mutchetts Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Icedale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Peartree Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Crab Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
East Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.67827200
Longitude -0.39763100
OS Easting 510887
OS Northing 0198938
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: 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 E33027584
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Watford 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Watford 004E
Output Area / Small Area 4C3