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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 83 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
83
Deprivation level
7/10
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
41.17(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.09(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+55%)
Other theft
8.29(+49%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(+53%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 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
Flats45£293,000
Semi-Detached3£511,000
Terraced17£465,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell

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

All postcodes in Holywell

WD196FZ

Caxton Way

WD188JF

Greenhill Crescent

WD181DH

Caxton Way

WD180LN

Colnebank Dive

WD44EF

Caxton Way

WD187SQ

Princes Avenue

WD188FQ

Caxton Way

WD55DD

Caxton Way

WD171LD

Caxton Way

WD180GY

Riverwell Close

WD187EW

Sydney Road

WD188AU

Holywell

WD189TT

Caxton Way

WD244EW

Holywell

WD991AB

Holywell

WD991AG

Holywell

WD181AD

Caxton Way

WD181QL

Caxton Way

WD187SJ

Princes Avenue

WD188AP

Ascot Road

WD991BB

Holywell

WD181GR

Caxton Way

WD186AH

Croxley View

WD186BW

Croxley View

WD186LB

Roundway

WD187QQ

Whippendell Road

WD186PN

Croxley View

WD187NU

Queens Avenue

WD188YW

Blackmoor Lane

WD55AN

Caxton Way

WD181BP

Caxton Way

WD186JR

Clyston Road

WD187ER

Sydney Road

WD187HQ

The Gateway

WD180HJ

Hagden Lane

WD181XB

Caxton Way

WD186QF

Barclay Close

WD187EG

Neilson Close

WD44DB

Caxton Way

WD991AA

Holywell

WD181JT

Caxton Way

WD181NQ

Holywell

WD186GU

Scammell Way

WD186JY

Charlock Way

WD186UW

Chenies Way

WD991AD

Holywell

WD173WA

Caxton Way

WD180HY

Riverwell Close

WD181GB

Caxton Way

WD186QG

Tolpits Lane

WD187QF

Whippendell Road

WD187UA

Hagden Lane

WD188AY

Ascot Road

WD258ZZ

Caxton Way

WD181BZ

Caxton Way

WD181PH

Caxton Way

WD186GG

Himalayan Way

WD186QS

Barclay Close

WD187BZ

Whippendell Road

WD187HN

The Gateway

WD188AQ

Epsom Road

WD991AX

Holywell

WD180JA

Willow Lane

WD181PD

Caxton Way

WD181PU

Holywell

WD181QB

Caxton Way

WD187DW

Rembrandt Way

WD195JD

Caxton Way

WD55AH

Caxton Way

WD991AN

Holywell

WD181XN

Caxton Way

WD181RE

Caxton Way

WD44EJ

Caxton Way

WD186GD

Scammell Way

WD180FJ

Caxton Way

WD181LL

Caxton Way

WD181QU

Caxton Way

WD186GF

Himalayan Way

WD186PB

Croxley View

WD186PF

Croxley View

WD187QH

Whippendell Road

WD187UJ

Hagden Lane

WD186GE

Scammell Way

WD186LG

Caractacus Cottage View

WD186NP

Tolpits Lane

WD187HG

The Gateway

WD187TD

Solar Court

WD180XP

Holm Oak Park

WD181HZ

Caxton Way

WD186GP

Crusader Way

WD186JX

Healey Road

WD186UZ

Kimble Close

WD186XL

Latimer Close

WD186XR

Deakin Close

WD187DN

Hagden Lane

WD187FY

Caxton Way

WD187PS

Whippendell Road

WD188AT

Holywell

WD244QU

Caxton Way

WD991AH

Holywell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.