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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

WD181HT

Caxton Way

WD187UD

Hagden Lane

WD180NQ

Kelmscott Close

WD188QZ

Caxton Way

WD187XX

Sydney Road

WD181HW

Caxton Way

WD189QD

Chaffinch Lane

WD180FJ

Caxton Way

WD187PG

Whippendell Road

WD181TT

Caxton Way

WD991AA

Holywell

WD186NY

Croxley View

WD189WW

Caxton Way

WD187EY

Holywell

WD186QT

Franklin Avenue

WD186GD

Scammell Way

WD181GB

Caxton Way

WD186PF

Croxley View

WD181GZ

Holywell

WD173XJ

Caxton Way

WD172TZ

Caxton Way

WD181QE

Holywell

WD188UJ

Caxton Way

WD187SY

Euston Avenue

WD180LN

Colnebank Dive

WD186GJ

Himalayan Way

WD186LJ

Holywell

WD186PN

Croxley View

WD174AR

Caxton Way

WD181HB

Caxton Way

WD180XQ

Holm Oak Park

WD187ST

Tolpits Lane

WD187ES

Sydney Road

WD181GX

Caxton Way

WD188AY

Ascot Road

WD180DD

Holywell

WD187SR

Hagden Lane

WD181DX

Caxton Way

WD187TA

King Georges Avenue

WD48XQ

Caxton Way

WD187QJ

Whippendell Road

WD181PN

Caxton Way

WD259ZD

Caxton Way

WD187DW

Rembrandt Way

WD181ND

Holywell

WD181DY

Caxton Way

WD186PP

Croxley View

WD187EX

Sydney Road

WD186LE

High View

WD187QD

King Georges Avenue

WD180YY

Caxton Way

WD180XP

Holm Oak Park

WD44BW

Caxton Way

WD181LL

Caxton Way

WD991BA

Holywell

WD181PB

Caxton Way

WD181NX

Holywell

WD188FQ

Caxton Way

WD187ER

Sydney Road

WD180HJ

Hagden Lane

WD186JW

Caractacus Cottage View

WD44EJ

Caxton Way

WD186PJ

Croxley View

WD186LA

High View

WD181EP

Caxton Way

WD180GZ

Riverwell Close

WD181AF

Caxton Way

WD188UW

Holywell

WD187DF

Caxton Way

WD187EW

Sydney Road

WD187QF

Whippendell Road

WD187PT

Whippendell Road

WD187QX

Sydney Road

WD186AG

Croxley View

WD186PB

Croxley View

WD187EL

Sydney Road

WD181XG

Caxton Way

WD181NQ

Holywell

WD186XR

Deakin Close

WD187PD

Whippendell Road

WD187DH

Hagden Lane

WD991AQ

Holywell

WD186NU

Tolpits Lane

WD187UF

Belgrave Avenue

WD187SH

Hagden Lane

WD181GN

Caxton Way

WD181TD

Caxton Way

WD186GG

Himalayan Way

WD188JF

Greenhill Crescent

WD180HY

Riverwell Close

WD187EB

Rembrandt Way

WD44EN

Caxton Way

WD188AD

Ascot Road

WD188BE

Epsom Road

WD188AG

Ascot Road

WD991AU

Holywell

WD188TF

Greenhill Crescent

WD195JD

Caxton Way

WD186JL

Moor View

WD991BB

Holywell

Data Sources

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