The postcode WD24 5DS is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and terminated in September 2012.WD24 5DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD24 5DS 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 5DS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WD24 5DS is Marri Street which is centered 20 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Railway Bridge and is 118 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.63 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford Junction Rail Station, 399 m away.
The closest primary school to WD24 5DS (for ages 11 and under) is Lanchester Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 10, 2019. 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 5DS is Dunnings Bar And Restaurant and is 65 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 158 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 31, 2019.
Policing for WD24 5DS 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 5DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD24 5DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD24 5DS
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | September 2012 |
| 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 5DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 604 m |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 788 m |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 824 m |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 884 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 917 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 937 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 942 m | |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 964 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.15 km | |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.49 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.58 km |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.62 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.65 km | |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.75 km | |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD24 5DS - 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 | 65 m | |
| Cassio Pre-school | Exempt June 25, 2018 | 144 m | |
| Ness Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 151 m | |
| Dee Dee's Family Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 154 m | |
| Derwish BQ Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 158 m | |
| KELLY'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 158 m | |
| Slow Boat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 158 m | |
| The Anchor Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 158 m | |
| Viento Coffee Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 158 m | |
| Nanas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 187 m | |
| Riddhi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 20, 2020 | 187 m | |
| T K Maxx | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 190 m | |
| Watford Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 190 m | |
| Watford United Synagogue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2018 | 224 m | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2018 | 242 m | |
| Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 1, 2021 | 242 m | |
| Kays Newsagent | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 242 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 242 m | |
| Mangal Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 242 m | |
| Pizzeria Locale Watford | Awaiting Inspection | 242 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD24 5DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Railway Bridge | 118 m | |
| Railway Bridge | 146 m | |
| Brixton Road | 148 m | |
| Church Road | 279 m | |
| Regent Street | 368 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.63 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.65 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.72 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 399 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 409 m | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.73 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD24 5DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 905 m | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Wildwoods | 1.82 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.03 km |
| Berrygrove | 2.2 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.23 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.44 km |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.97 km | |
| Munden Spring | 3.08 km | |
| Whippendell Wood | 3.11 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.66705300 |
| Longitude | -0.39921200 |
| OS Easting | 510805 |
| OS Northing | 0197688 |
| 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 |