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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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £960,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats42£265,000£4,750
Semi-Detached6£582,000£5,828
Terraced11£440,000£5,337

10 years median price trend in Holywell

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

All postcodes in Holywell

WD186PY

Tolpits Lane

WD181JR

Caxton Way

WD194EZ

Caxton Way

WD187UJ

Hagden Lane

WD186UT

Chenies Way

WD187ET

Sydney Road

WD44EP

Holywell

WD187DP

Rembrandt Way

WD173BF

Caxton Way

WD44BR

Caxton Way

WD187FY

Caxton Way

WD186JJ

Moor View

WD181LT

Caxton Way

WD187HG

The Gateway

WD188XU

Greenhill Crescent

WD991AF

Holywell

WD196FZ

Caxton Way

WD186AH

Croxley View

WD186UR

Chenies Way

WD187DN

Hagden Lane

WD186QE

Hodges Way

WD186QJ

Tolpits Lane

WD186GN

Scammell Way

WD187UH

Hagden Lane

WD189SW

Holywell

WD188AL

Ascot Road

WD181BZ

Caxton Way

WD187UE

Belgrave Avenue

WD186GW

Crusader Way

WD180JA

Willow Lane

WD195SF

Caxton Way

WD187EP

Sydney Road

WD181QL

Caxton Way

WD187EN

Whippendell Road

WD991AB

Holywell

WD181PY

Holywell

WD186FU

Scammell Way

WD186LL

Holywell

WD181BE

Caxton Way

WD991AZ

Holywell

WD186PU

Croxley View

WD181QB

Caxton Way

WD258ZZ

Caxton Way

WD181HZ

Caxton Way

WD186PZ

Tolpits Lane

WD186GY

Scammell Way

WD44BX

Caxton Way

WD55BW

Caxton Way

WD991AG

Holywell

WD181BN

Caxton Way

WD188UA

Caxton Way

WD187QE

King Georges Avenue

WD186PW

Croxley View

WD181FZ

Caxton Way

WD186LD

Combe Road

WD181XU

Caxton Way

WD188AQ

Epsom Road

WD181AE

Caxton Way

WD188BF

Epsom Road

WD991AW

Holywell

WD991AL

Holywell

WD186QS

Barclay Close

WD187EE

Sydney Road

WD186PG

Croxley View

WD187EQ

Sydney Road

WD181XA

Caxton Way

WD187UA

Hagden Lane

WD180JB

Rose Gardens

WD181TZ

Caxton Way

WD171LD

Caxton Way

WD186LF

High View

WD181XN

Caxton Way

WD186JZ

Charlock Way

WD186UP

Chenies Way

WD181UQ

Caxton Way

WD181GS

Caxton Way

WD187EU

Sydney Road

WD194EY

Caxton Way

WD188RL

Caxton Way

WD187PA

Whippendell Road

WD186SU

Pioneer Way

WD991AH

Holywell

WD187QP

Argyle Court

WD244EW

Holywell

WD187PB

Premier Place

WD186PR

Croxley View

WD171XL

Caxton Way

WD44DR

Caxton Way

WD186PQ

Croxley View

WD181PU

Holywell

WD186UQ

Chenies Way

WD991AR

Holywell

WD186JU

Caractacus Green

WD186GF

Himalayan Way

WD991AN

Holywell

WD181XT

Caxton Way

WD188JU

Greenhill Crescent

WD186PL

Croxley View

WD188BB

Holywell

WD180XR

Caxton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.