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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

WD187UH

Hagden Lane

WD186JN

Vicarage Road

WD186JW

Caractacus Cottage View

WD187ES

Sydney Road

WD188YU

Ascot Road

WD991AU

Holywell

WD181WS

Caxton Way

WD181JR

Caxton Way

WD186GJ

Himalayan Way

WD186JP

High View

WD186PP

Croxley View

WD181QE

Holywell

WD180LP

Colnebank Drive

WD181AE

Caxton Way

WD186GZ

Crusader Way

WD188JY

Caxton Way

WD188QU

Greenhill Crescent

WD188YS

Blackmoor Lane

WD180YD

Caxton Way

WD181BR

Caxton Way

WD186PL

Croxley View

WD186QT

Franklin Avenue

WD188JG

Greenhill Crescent

WD195SF

Caxton Way

WD55BW

Caxton Way

WD181QH

Caxton Way

WD181PB

Caxton Way

WD48ZT

Caxton Way

WD181HT

Caxton Way

WD186PA

Croxley View

WD186PH

Croxley View

WD186QJ

Tolpits Lane

WD187EF

Wilfred Close

WD187QR

Printers Avenue

WD188JB

Holywell

WD189SW

Holywell

WD44EN

Caxton Way

WD181LR

Caxton Way

WD186PJ

Croxley View

WD187QB

Whippendell Road

WD188AG

Ascot Road

WD171ZG

Caxton Way

WD180GZ

Riverwell Close

WD181BE

Caxton Way

WD259ZD

Caxton Way

WD181XE

Caxton Way

WD186LJ

Holywell

WD186SF

Pioneer Way

WD187QG

Tolpits Lane

WD187SY

Euston Avenue

WD187TA

King Georges Avenue

WD188JU

Greenhill Crescent

WD188UW

Holywell

WD189WW

Caxton Way

WD180DD

Holywell

WD180YP

Caxton Way

WD181NU

Holywell

WD181XU

Caxton Way

WD186AB

Franklin Avenue

WD186PW

Croxley View

WD187UF

Belgrave Avenue

WD44BR

Caxton Way

WD181GX

Caxton Way

WD186AA

Holywell

WD186JS

Charlock Way

WD186LD

Combe Road

WD188YZ

Greenhill Crescent

WD44BX

Caxton Way

WD181PN

Caxton Way

WD186UP

Chenies Way

WD991AJ

Holywell

WD180NQ

Kelmscott Close

WD181UR

Caxton Way

WD186PR

Croxley View

WD991AZ

Holywell

WD181QD

Holywell

WD186NW

High View

WD186PE

Croxley View

WD187DF

Caxton Way

WD187DH

Hagden Lane

WD187UD

Hagden Lane

WD187XX

Sydney Road

WD188GA

Blackmoor Lane

WD186AG

Croxley View

WD186XE

Marsworth Close

WD188AD

Ascot Road

WD188UJ

Caxton Way

WD181PY

Holywell

WD187PY

Sydney Road

WD187QE

King Georges Avenue

WD188PH

Greenhill Crescent

WD181BN

Caxton Way

WD181PX

Holywell

WD186JT

Charlock Way

WD187EU

Sydney Road

WD187PB

Premier Place

WD187SS

Hagden Lane

WD188BF

Epsom Road

WD171BZ

Caxton Way

WD174AR

Caxton Way

Data Sources

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