The postcode WD23 2QH is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WD23 2QH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WD23 2QH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 WD23 2QH as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD23 2QH is Alder Close which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hillside Road and is 152 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.81 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 353 m away.
The closest primary school to WD23 2QH (for ages 11 and under) is Bushey Manor Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.
The local pub for residents of WD23 2QH is The Victoria Public House and is 172 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 10, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Plaice 4 Taste and is 124 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 7, 2019.
Policing for WD23 2QH 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 WD23 2QH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD23 2QH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD23 2QH
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 WD23 2QH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 0 m |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 299 m |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 713 m |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 725 m | |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 814 m |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 844 m |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 861 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 937 m |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.21 km | |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 1.26 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.61 km | |
| St Margaret's School | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.61 km | |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.69 km | |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.71 km |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.75 km |
| Ashfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD23 2QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL@ Bushey And Oxhey Infants School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Sweet Trees By Browns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 82 m | |
| Chalk Hill Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 124 m | |
| Plaice 4 Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Rose Grocers | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 124 m | |
| Ho Lok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 2, 2022 | 155 m | |
| The Victoria Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 10, 2020 | 172 m | |
| Burgers And Crepes Watford | Awaiting Inspection | 182 m | |
| Fusion Twists | Awaiting Inspection | 182 m | |
| Villiers Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2017 | 220 m | |
| C Loveday | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 221 m | |
| Rifle Volunteer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 11, 2019 | 221 m | |
| Oxhey Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 241 m | |
| Refillabell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 242 m | |
| DAS Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2018 | 242 m | |
| Eat-Well Diner Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2019 | 242 m | |
| Rosewood Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2018 | 242 m | |
| Burgitzza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 18, 2019 | 265 m | |
| Lalbagh Tandoori Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 6, 2021 | 265 m | |
| Taaza London | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 10, 2018 | 265 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD23 2QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Hillside Road | 152 m | |
| Grange Road | 193 m | |
| Hillside Road | 230 m | |
| Grange Road | 282 m | |
| Bushey Railway Station East | 330 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.81 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.82 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.9 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 353 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 356 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 432 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.87 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD23 2QH - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Hill | 436 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 471 m |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 737 m | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 785 m | |
| Home Spring | 890 m | |
| Bushey Pond | 899 m | |
| Rectory Pond | 959 m | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 1.12 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Merry Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Watford Pond | 1.96 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.64734800 |
| Longitude | -0.37996000 |
| OS Easting | 512185 |
| OS Northing | 0195526 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Central Watford & Oxhey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Oxhey |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027622 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |