The postcode WD2 8JF is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in April 1986 and terminated in December 1992.WD2 8JF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WD2 8JF 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 8JF as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to WD2 8JF is Hartswood Close which is centered 99 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Park Avenue and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.82 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 2.19 km away.
The closest primary school to WD2 8JF (for ages 11 and under) is Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Inadequate on September 27, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queens' School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 18, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WD2 8JF is Royal British Legion and is 647 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on December 21, 2012. The nearest takeaway food is available from Great Bushey Fish And Chip Shop and is 588 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WD2 8JF 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 8JF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD2 8JF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD2 8JF
| Introduction | April 1986 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD2 8JF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School | Independent school | 4-11 | Inadequate (September 27, 2018) | 300 m |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 580 m | |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 817 m |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 883 m |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 1.73 km |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Edge Grove School | Independent school | 3-13 | 1.81 km | |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 2 km |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.02 km |
| Bushey Meads School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Meadow Wood School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.12 km | |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.16 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 2.27 km |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 2.37 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 2.38 km |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD2 8JF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Senior Life Style | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 43 m | |
| Hilton National | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 188 m | |
| Costco Europe (UK) Ltd (Deli, Butchery, Bakery, Warehouse, F | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 190 m | |
| Warehouse Demo Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 190 m | |
| Jasper's Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2019 | 220 m | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 221 m | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 232 m | |
| Bhaktivedanta Manor School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2018 | 300 m | |
| Imperial China Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2021 | 516 m | |
| IFG At The Purcell School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 580 m | |
| Great Bushey Fish And Chip Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 588 m | |
| Highwood Post Office | Exempt January 20, 2003 | 588 m | |
| North Bushey News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 31, 2018 | 588 m | |
| Tee Kay Enterprises Ltd | Exempt March 13, 2014 | 588 m | |
| Ar & VS Food And Wine | Exempt July 3, 2019 | 647 m | |
| Mill Lane Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 647 m | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt December 21, 2012 | 647 m | |
| Bushey Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 9, 2019 | 731 m | |
| Little Alpine At The Three Compasses | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 17, 2019 | 808 m | |
| Powerleague Fives Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2018 | 817 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD2 8JF - Data from Apr 2022
| Park Avenue | 33 m | |
| Park Avenue | 52 m | |
| Elton Way | 196 m | |
| Elton Way | 205 m | |
| Hilfield Brook | 342 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.82 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.84 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.92 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 2.33 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 2.33 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.93 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 49.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD2 8JF - Data from Dec 2021
| Berrygrove | 997 m | |
| Wildwoods | 1.1 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.41 km | |
| East Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Letchmore Heath Pond | 1.96 km | |
| West Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Blackbird Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2.24 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 2.32 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.33 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2.48 km | |
| Boydens Hill | 2.53 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.6 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.66486600 |
| Longitude | -0.36321200 |
| OS Easting | 513300 |
| OS Northing | 0197500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 |