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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

WD991AY

Holywell

WD172TZ

Caxton Way

WD186JZ

Charlock Way

WD187NP

Queens Avenue

WD44BW

Caxton Way

WD180XR

Caxton Way

WD181PW

Holywell

WD186GN

Scammell Way

WD186JH

Vicarage Road

WD186JL

Moor View

WD187ST

Tolpits Lane

WD187YA

Caxton Way

WD48XQ

Caxton Way

WD186ST

Pioneer Way

WD186SX

Himalayan Way

WD187SX

Tolpits Close

WD173XJ

Caxton Way

WD181AF

Caxton Way

WD181ER

Caxton Way

WD181GS

Caxton Way

WD186FU

Scammell Way

WD186LA

High View

WD187EJ

King Georges Avenue

WD188AW

Ascot Road

WD186GY

Scammell Way

WD186JJ

Moor View

WD186NZ

Croxley View

WD186PY

Tolpits Lane

WD186UT

Chenies Way

WD187QN

Whippendell Road

WD991AS

Holywell

WD187AZ

King Georges Avenue

WD187PT

Whippendell Road

WD187SH

Hagden Lane

WD188SA

Faraday Close

WD991AF

Holywell

WD171XL

Caxton Way

WD186GX

Explorer Drive

WD186PS

Croxley View

WD187EL

Sydney Road

WD188AR

Epsom Road

WD44AG

Caxton Way

WD991AL

Holywell

WD180NG

Kelmscott Crescent

WD180YY

Caxton Way

WD181TT

Caxton Way

WD181UQ

Caxton Way

WD186LE

High View

WD188AX

Ascot Road

WD188JA

Greenhill Crescent

WD247XT

Caxton Way

WD44DD

Caxton Way

WD186GL

Explorer Drive

WD188AL

Ascot Road

WD188BB

Holywell

WD188BD

Epsom Road

WD188TF

Greenhill Crescent

WD991AE

Holywell

WD181XT

Caxton Way

WD181NN

Holywell

WD181XG

Caxton Way

WD186PQ

Croxley View

WD187PA

Whippendell Road

WD194EY

Caxton Way

WD246TN

Caxton Way

WD181ND

Holywell

WD187ET

Sydney Road

WD187EY

Holywell

WD187QS

George V Close

WD188XU

Greenhill Crescent

WD44EP

Holywell

WD991AR

Holywell

WD991BA

Holywell

WD181TS

Caxton Way

WD186NT

Tolpits Lane

WD187EP

Sydney Road

WD188QZ

Caxton Way

WD186PZ

Tolpits Lane

WD181NB

Holywell

WD186NS

Croxley View

WD186QE

Hodges Way

WD186UR

Chenies Way

WD187HW

The Gateway

WD187QJ

Whippendell Road

WD188UA

Caxton Way

WD186AE

Croxley View

WD186JQ

Moor View

WD186JU

Caractacus Green

WD186NX

Chesham Way

WD181DY

Caxton Way

WD181EP

Caxton Way

WD181TD

Caxton Way

WD188RH

Caxton Way

WD257LT

Caxton Way

WD44DR

Caxton Way

WD180XQ

Holm Oak Park

WD181GN

Caxton Way

WD181HG

Caxton Way

WD186UQ

Chenies Way

WD186US

Chenies Way

Data Sources

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