Postcode WD24 7DN (Watford)

Map showing WD24 7DN and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD24 7DN is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD24 7DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD24 7DN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 7DN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to WD24 7DN is Southwold Road which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Parkgate Road and is 166 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.54 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 250 m away.

The closest primary school to WD24 7DN (for ages 11 and under) is Parkgate Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.

The local pub for residents of WD24 7DN is Windsors Of Watford and is 263 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from N W Fresh Fish Market and is 205 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Policing for WD24 7DN is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD24 7DN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD24 7DN, and the approximate distance away.

Southwold Road 39 m
Parkgate Road 44 m
Neston Road 115 m
Sandown Road 127 m
Windsor Road 131 m
Buckingham Road 143 m
Sandringham Road 153 m
Osborne Road 190 m
Northfield Gardens 233 m
Southfield Avenue 262 m
Lea Road 272 m
Maude Crescent 283 m
Norfolk Avenue 350 m
Bushey Mill Crescent 372 m
St George's Road 378 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD24 7DN

Introduction October 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD24 7DN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parkgate Junior School Outstanding
(June 22, 2018)
0 m
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Good
(July 6, 2018)
409 m
Knutsford Primary Academy 605 m
The Watford UTC Good
(March 15, 2017)
881 m
Beechfield School 976 m
The Grove Academy Good
(June 16, 2016)
1.04 km
Cherry Tree Primary School 1.04 km
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(June 28, 2011)
1.2 km
Stanborough Secondary School 1.23 km
Nascot Wood Junior School Outstanding
(January 15, 2010)
1.31 km
Stanborough Primary School Inadequate
(March 14, 2019)
1.37 km
The Orchard Primary School 1.49 km
Highwood Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.57 km
Lanchester Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
1.74 km
Kingsway Junior School Good
(May 21, 2019)
1.78 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.81 km
Kingsway Infants' School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.86 km
West Herts College Good
(December 10, 2021)
1.88 km
Central Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
2.13 km
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(March 23, 2011)
2.14 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD24 7DN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caterlink @ Parkgate JM School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
0 m
Rare Whiskey Auctioneers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
175 m
Teddies Tots Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 26, 2019
175 m
Little Raccoons Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 27, 2022
178 m
Django Grocery Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 11, 2021
205 m
Ganesha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
205 m
Gill's Catering Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 7, 2018
205 m
Lahore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2019
205 m
Magazin Romanesc Maria Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
205 m
N W Fresh Fish Market Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
205 m
Namaste Watford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
205 m
Noa Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
205 m
NW SUPERMARKET Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 18, 2021
205 m
Pizza GoGo Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 6, 2021
205 m
Super Frango Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 15, 2021
205 m
Tudorken Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
February 16, 2018
205 m
Watford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 10, 2020
205 m
Windsors Of Watford Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
263 m
Smoky Boys Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
287 m
Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
318 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD24 7DN - Data from Apr 2022

Parkgate Road Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Parkgate Road Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Watford North Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Buckingham Road Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Windsor Road Bus Stop/Station 259 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.54 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.56 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.62 km
Watford North Rail Station Rail 250 m
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Watford Junction Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
London Luton Airport Air 22.83 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.16 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD24 7DN - Data from Dec 2021

Harebreaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Wildwoods Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Berrygrove Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Watford Pond Inland Water 1.85 km
Scotts Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Rough Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Munden Spring Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Icedale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Coldharbour Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Charlotte's Vale Valley 2.35 km
East Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Peartree Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Mutchetts Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Crab Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.67495600
Longitude -0.39344300
OS Easting 511183
OS Northing 0198575
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17827
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000103
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33027589
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Watford 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Watford 006D
Output Area / Small Area 4A2