The postcode WD24 7GA is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD24 7GA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WD24 7GA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 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 7GA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to WD24 7GA is North Western Avenue Colne Way which is centered 150 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Garsmouth Way and is 292 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.25 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 514 m away.
The closest primary school to WD24 7GA (for ages 11 and under) is The Grove Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 16, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from AB Lighting Ltd and is 17 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 9, 2021.
Policing for WD24 7GA 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 7GA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD24 7GA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD24 7GA
| Introduction | October 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 WD24 7GA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 515 m |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 520 m |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 744 m |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 835 m | |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.19 km | |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Kingsway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.94 km |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 2.01 km |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.02 km | |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 2.05 km |
| Garston Manor School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| Future Academies Watford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Leavesden JMI School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD24 7GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Soul Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 23, 2021 | 17 m | |
| AB Lighting Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 9, 2021 | 17 m | |
| Conrad Foods Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 17 m | |
| Hamilton Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 8, 2019 | 17 m | |
| Lock 81 Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 17 m | |
| Savera Foods Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 58 m | |
| Flourish Craft Bakery Shop And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 206 m | |
| Random Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 228 m | |
| The Nutty Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 276 m | |
| Dolphina Gymnastics Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2018 | 305 m | |
| Intercontinental Foods (UK) Ltd T/a Donya Foods | Awaiting Inspection | 305 m | |
| Soul Survivor Watford Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2018 | 305 m | |
| The Taste Happy Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2017 | 320 m | |
| Highend Accessories Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 339 m | |
| Chiqizza Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2022 | 368 m | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2021 | 368 m | |
| Delicja | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 413 m | |
| Olive Catering Services @ Reach Printers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2018 | 413 m | |
| Asda Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2018 | 414 m | |
| Asda Pharmacy | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 414 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD24 7GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Garsmouth Way | 292 m | |
| Garsmouth Way | 302 m | |
| York Way | 361 m | |
| Widgeon Way | 383 m | |
| Widgeon Way | 403 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.25 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.27 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.34 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 514 m | |
| Garston (Herts) Rail Station | 918 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.85 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 22.42 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 50.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD24 7GA - Data from Dec 2021
| Wildwoods | 994 m | |
| Berrygrove | 1.21 km | |
| Munden Spring | 1.45 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 1.6 km | |
| Harebreaks Wood | 1.62 km | |
| West Wood | 1.92 km | |
| East Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Peartree Wood | 1.97 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Mutchetts Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Blackbird Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Crab Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Four Acre Plantation | 2.31 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Watford Pond | 2.45 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.67839000 |
| Longitude | -0.38420900 |
| OS Easting | 511813 |
| OS Northing | 0198971 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Meriden Tudor ED |
| Electoral Ward | Tudor |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027588 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |