The postcode WD24 5BB is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD24 5BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD24 5BB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 WD24 5BB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD24 5BB is Bedford Street which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brixton Road and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.7 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 412 m away.
The closest primary school to WD24 5BB (for ages 11 and under) is Knutsford Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Boys. The last OFSTED inspection on October 14, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of WD24 5BB is Dunnings Bar And Restaurant and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 31, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Slow Boat and is 110 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 31, 2019.
14.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD24 5BB 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 WD24 5BB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD24 5BB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD24 5BB
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 WD24 5BB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 548 m |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 823 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 877 m | |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 888 m |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 912 m |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 923 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 960 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 975 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.36 km |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.54 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.64 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.67 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.77 km | |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD24 5BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnings Bar And Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2017 | 0 m | |
| Ness Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 89 m | |
| Derwish BQ Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 110 m | |
| KELLY'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 110 m | |
| Slow Boat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 110 m | |
| The Anchor Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 110 m | |
| Viento Coffee Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 110 m | |
| T K Maxx | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 126 m | |
| Watford Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 126 m | |
| Dee Dee's Family Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2018 | 189 m | |
| Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 1, 2021 | 189 m | |
| Kays Newsagent | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 189 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 189 m | |
| Mangal Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 189 m | |
| Pizzeria Locale Watford | Awaiting Inspection | 189 m | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 189 m | |
| Cassio Pre-school | Exempt June 25, 2018 | 208 m | |
| Nanas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 230 m | |
| Riddhi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 20, 2020 | 230 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD24 5BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Brixton Road | 89 m | |
| Railway Bridge | 152 m | |
| Railway Bridge | 176 m | |
| Regent Street | 321 m | |
| Church Road | 327 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.7 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.71 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.79 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 412 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 421 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.69 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD24 5BB - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 947 m | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Wildwoods | 1.76 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.07 km |
| Berrygrove | 2.13 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.29 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.45 km |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.96 km | |
| Munden Spring | 3.02 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 3.15 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD24 5BB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 14.3% |
| 300+ Mbps | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.66735300 |
| Longitude | -0.39838300 |
| OS Easting | 510860 |
| OS Northing | 0197722 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | North Watford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Callowland |
| 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 | E33027591 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |