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About

Holywell ward lies in the northwestern part of Watford, primarily composed of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is bordered by major transport routes like the M1 motorway and the West Coast Main Line, which influence its layout and atmosphere. Local shopping needs are served by several parades of shops along the main roads through the area.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Harebreaks Wood, a local nature reserve with walking paths. Holywell Community Centre acts as a focal point for local activities and events. The area is also home to the Watford General Hospital, a major employer and facility for the wider town. Housing estates from different eras give the ward a varied architectural character across its streets.

Area overview

On average Holywell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year. There are 6 schools in Holywell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holywell is home to around 9,886 people, with a population density of about 5,333.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell Population
9,886
Population density
5,333.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.8(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.4(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+51%)
Other theft
7.79(+42%)
Public order
7.49(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,445
34.85%
Pakistani
1,461
14.78%
Other White
1,256
12.71%
Indian
1,049
10.61%
Other Asian
699
7.07%
Total population: 9,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,861
37.33%
No qualifications
1,473
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,060
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
806
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 7,664

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,044
28.17%
Owns with a mortgage
885
23.88%
Other social rented
844
22.77%
Owns outright
510
13.76%
Social rents from council
263
7.1%
Total households: 3,706

Property prices in Holywell

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holywell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£465,000
Flats48£294,000
Semi-Detached4£565,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.

All postcodes in Holywell

WD186GQ

Scammell Way

WD250FP

Caxton Way

WD186JG

Vicarage Road

WD186JQ

Moor View

WD188GA

Blackmoor Lane

WD181GL

Caxton Way

WD181QH

Caxton Way

WD186GP

Crusader Way

WD181BR

Caxton Way

WD181AD

Caxton Way

WD48TZ

Caxton Way

WD187QH

Whippendell Road

WD186XE

Marsworth Close

WD186PD

Croxley View

WD187NP

Queens Avenue

WD186BW

Croxley View

WD991AE

Holywell

WD187NU

Queens Avenue

WD186NW

High View

WD186AE

Croxley View

WD186JR

Clyston Road

WD186JT

Charlock Way

WD181GR

Caxton Way

WD186GL

Explorer Drive

WD188AU

Holywell

WD187SZ

Euston Avenue

WD188AP

Ascot Road

WD186QF

Barclay Close

WD187SQ

Princes Avenue

WD187BZ

Whippendell Road

WD991AS

Holywell

WD188YZ

Greenhill Crescent

WD186LG

Caractacus Cottage View

WD187TD

Solar Court

WD44AG

Caxton Way

WD181NR

Holywell

WD186PA

Croxley View

WD44DB

Caxton Way

WD188AR

Epsom Road

WD186PE

Croxley View

WD187QQ

Whippendell Road

WD187PX

Sydney Road

WD181RE

Caxton Way

WD186SX

Himalayan Way

WD181QU

Caxton Way

WD188AW

Ascot Road

WD991AD

Holywell

WD181TS

Caxton Way

WD173WA

Caxton Way

WD188AN

Epsom Road

WD55AN

Caxton Way

WD187EJ

King Georges Avenue

WD181NB

Holywell

WD171ZG

Caxton Way

WD186PX

Tolpits Lane

WD186AF

Scammell Way

WD181DH

Caxton Way

WD55AH

Caxton Way

WD187PY

Sydney Road

WD991AY

Holywell

WD180NG

Kelmscott Crescent

WD186GB

Scammell Way

WD186SF

Pioneer Way

WD186GS

Himalayan Way

WD188AT

Holywell

WD187EF

Wilfred Close

WD187SS

Hagden Lane

WD55BU

Caxton Way

WD187PN

Whippendell Road

WD186ST

Pioneer Way

WD50YX

Caxton Way

WD181QD

Holywell

WD186NZ

Croxley View

WD246TN

Caxton Way

WD181XF

Caxton Way

WD186JX

Healey Road

WD188YU

Ascot Road

WD186US

Chenies Way

WD44DD

Caxton Way

WD187PS

Whippendell Road

WD181XE

Caxton Way

WD181NH

Holywell

WD188SA

Faraday Close

WD187HQ

The Gateway

WD186LB

Roundway

WD181UR

Caxton Way

WD186GR

Explorer Drive

WD188YS

Blackmoor Lane

WD181PT

Holywell

WD181NP

Holywell

WD187SX

Tolpits Close

WD188JB

Holywell

WD187EG

Neilson Close

WD189TT

Caxton Way

WD181ER

Caxton Way

WD181NN

Holywell

WD244WT

Caxton Way

WD188YW

Blackmoor Lane

WD186GT

Tolpits Lane

WD247XT

Caxton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.