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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

WD181LR

Caxton Way

WD186XL

Latimer Close

WD186JN

Vicarage Road

WD181PX

Holywell

WD181HG

Caxton Way

WD186GU

Scammell Way

WD186PH

Croxley View

WD186JH

Vicarage Road

WD188AZ

Holywell

WD186NP

Tolpits Lane

WD187HN

The Gateway

WD188XN

Greenhill Crescent

WD186AD

Franklin Avenue

WD188PH

Greenhill Crescent

WD44EF

Caxton Way

WD180GY

Riverwell Close

WD180YD

Caxton Way

WD187AZ

King Georges Avenue

WD188ZW

Caxton Way

WD188JY

Caxton Way

WD187SJ

Princes Avenue

WD186AA

Holywell

WD186GZ

Crusader Way

WD181XB

Caxton Way

WD186JD

Vicarage Road

WD181NU

Holywell

WD186PS

Croxley View

WD181PH

Caxton Way

WD186SD

Crusader Way

WD186UZ

Kimble Close

WD187YA

Caxton Way

WD186PT

Croxley View

WD181PD

Caxton Way

WD55DD

Caxton Way

WD180YP

Caxton Way

WD181JT

Caxton Way

WD187QR

Printers Avenue

WD186JS

Charlock Way

WD186GE

Scammell Way

WD186NT

Tolpits Lane

WD181LF

Caxton Way

WD186NX

Chesham Way

WD188RH

Caxton Way

WD187HW

The Gateway

WD186JY

Charlock Way

WD181BP

Caxton Way

WD187QG

Tolpits Lane

WD188YB

Greenhill Crescent

WD181PW

Holywell

WD186QG

Tolpits Lane

WD187QS

George V Close

WD186NS

Croxley View

WD188RT

Caxton Way

WD257LT

Caxton Way

WD188QU

Greenhill Crescent

WD180HQ

Hagden Lane

WD187QN

Whippendell Road

WD186UW

Chenies Way

WD991AJ

Holywell

WD186GH

Scammell Way

WD188JG

Greenhill Crescent

WD181WS

Caxton Way

WD187PL

Sydney Road

WD187BX

Whippendell Road

WD181BT

Caxton Way

WD188BD

Epsom Road

WD187QB

Whippendell Road

WD188JA

Greenhill Crescent

WD991AX

Holywell

WD186TQ

Explorer Drive

WD186TA

Pioneer Way

WD171BZ

Caxton Way

WD188AX

Ascot Road

WD186GX

Explorer Drive

WD186JP

High View

WD244QU

Caxton Way

WD186AB

Franklin Avenue

WD180LP

Colnebank Drive

WD48ZT

Caxton Way

WD991AP

Holywell

Data Sources

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