The postcode WD24 7RU is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in August 2009 and is an active postcode. WD24 7RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD24 7RU 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 7RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to WD24 7RU is Pomeroy Crescent which is centered 108 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Library and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.03 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, 707 m away.
The closest primary school to WD24 7RU (for ages 11 and under) is Cherry Tree Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Stanborough Secondary School.
The local pub for residents of WD24 7RU is The Dome and is 247 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Watford Pizza and is 159 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 25, 2019.
Policing for WD24 7RU 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 7RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD24 7RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD24 7RU
| Introduction | August 2009 |
| 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 7RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 6, 2018) | 353 m |
| Stanborough Secondary School | Independent school | 11-18 | 550 m | |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 641 m | |
| The Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 16, 2016) | 671 m |
| Parkgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2018) | 677 m |
| Stanborough Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (March 14, 2019) | 703 m |
| Beechfield School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Kingsway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.27 km | |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.53 km |
| Leavesden JMI School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.62 km |
| Garston Manor School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | 1.85 km | |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Future Academies Watford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD24 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 3, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Watford Mencap Out Of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 3, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Watford Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2019 | 159 m | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Also T/A Giant's Burger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 231 m | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2022 | 231 m | |
| Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Thai 4U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 247 m | |
| The Dome | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2018 | 247 m | |
| Wok Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 247 m | |
| News Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2019 | 316 m | |
| Viking Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 9, 2019 | 322 m | |
| Euro Food And Wine Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 21, 2018 | 350 m | |
| Indian Sizzler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 350 m | |
| New Shapla Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2022 | 350 m | |
| HCL @ Parkgate Infant And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 353 m | |
| Asda Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2018 | 379 m | |
| Asda Pharmacy | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 379 m | |
| Asda Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 379 m | |
| Costa Coffee @ Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 379 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD24 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Library | 38 m | |
| Library | 55 m | |
| Bushey Mill Lane | 253 m | |
| Cow Lane | 260 m | |
| Asda Hypermarket | 263 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.03 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.05 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.1 km | |
| Watford North Rail Station | 707 m | |
| Garston (Herts) Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 22.16 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 50.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD24 7RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Harebreaks Wood | 868 m | |
| Wildwoods | 1.75 km | |
| Munden Spring | 1.83 km | |
| Coldharbour Plantation | 1.85 km | |
| Berrygrove | 2 km | |
| Rough Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Mutchetts Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Peartree Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.42 km |
| Watford Pond | 2.48 km | |
| Crab Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.54 km | |
| West Wood | 2.57 km | |
| East Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Bloom Wood | 2.74 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.68097700 |
| Longitude | -0.39488800 |
| OS Easting | 511070 |
| OS Northing | 0199243 |
| 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 | Leggatts |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027584 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 004E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |