The postcode WD2 8DD is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.WD2 8DD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD2 8DD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 8DD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to WD2 8DD is Hilfield Lane which is centered 483 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Middle Furlong and is 1 km away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.68 km away at Stanmore Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 3.32 km away.
The closest primary school to WD2 8DD (for ages 11 and under) is Meadow Wood School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 14, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bushey Meads School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 13, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WD2 8DD is Three Horseshoes Public House and is 1.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fish N Chips and is 1.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 17, 2018.
Policing for WD2 8DD 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 8DD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 8DD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 8DD
| 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 8DD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Meads School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 987 m |
| Meadow Wood School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| The Aldenham Foundation | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.16 km | |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.43 km |
| Immanuel College | Independent school | 4-19 | 1.64 km | |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School | Independent school | 4-11 | Inadequate (September 27, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 1.73 km |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School | Independent school | 5-18 | 1.85 km | |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 2 km | |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School | Independent school | 4-18 | 2.01 km | |
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 2.02 km | |
| Bushey Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 26, 2009) | 2.08 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Ashfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 2.21 km |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.23 km |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 17, 2009) | 2.26 km |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.35 km | |
| Edge Grove School | Independent school | 3-13 | 2.45 km | |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 2.49 km |
| St Margaret's School | Independent school | 2-18 | 2.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 8DD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tails Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 470 m | |
| Mercure London Watford Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 477 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 974 m | |
| Bushey Meads School (Caterlink Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 987 m | |
| Phoenix Community Centre | Exempt March 12, 2014 | 1.14 km | |
| The Red Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 1.14 km | |
| Bhaktivedanta Manor Main,Bakery, Deity Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2021 | 1.16 km | |
| Meadow Wood School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 1.3 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2017 | 1.39 km | |
| Fish N Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 17, 2018 | 1.39 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 22, 2018 | 1.39 km | |
| Lucky News | Exempt June 1, 2018 | 1.39 km | |
| NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2013 | 1.39 km | |
| Sakura | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 11, 2019 | 1.39 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2016 | 1.39 km | |
| Triangle Healthcare (UK) Ltd | Exempt March 12, 2014 | 1.39 km | |
| Little Gems Nursery And Daycare | Awaiting Inspection | 1.43 km | |
| Little Reddings School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.43 km | |
| Imperial China Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2021 | 1.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 8DD - Data from Apr 2022
| Middle Furlong | 1 km | |
| Mostyn Road | 1.07 km | |
| Mostyn Road | 1.09 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.68 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.68 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.69 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 3.32 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 3.32 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 3.4 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.09 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 48.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 8DD - Data from Dec 2021
| Hilfield Park Reservoir | 938 m | |
| Letchmore Heath Pond | 1.18 km | |
| Boydens Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Aldenham Park | 2.05 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 2.12 km | |
| Aldenham Reservoir | 2.16 km | |
| Little Kendals Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Warren Lake | 2.25 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2.3 km | |
| Tykes Water Lake | 2.31 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 2.32 km | |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 2.34 km |
| Merry Hill | 2.6 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2.64 km | |
| Stanmore Common | 2.69 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65550800 |
| Longitude | -0.33903100 |
| OS Easting | 514996 |
| OS Northing | 0196497 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hertsmere |
| County Electorial Division | Bushey North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Aldenham West |
| Local Authority District | Hertsmere |
| 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 | E07000098 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bushey BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024237 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |