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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

WD181FZ

Caxton Way

WD181GZ

Holywell

WD186GW

Crusader Way

WD186JG

Vicarage Road

WD187EN

Whippendell Road

WD188AN

Epsom Road

WD188XN

Greenhill Crescent

WD186JD

Vicarage Road

WD186PD

Croxley View

WD188YB

Greenhill Crescent

WD244WT

Caxton Way

WD186AF

Scammell Way

WD187DP

Rembrandt Way

WD187EB

Rembrandt Way

WD187QX

Sydney Road

WD187SR

Hagden Lane

WD188ZW

Caxton Way

WD48TZ

Caxton Way

WD991AP

Holywell

WD181LF

Caxton Way

WD186GQ

Scammell Way

WD186GR

Explorer Drive

WD186PG

Croxley View

WD187BX

Whippendell Road

WD187SZ

Euston Avenue

WD250FP

Caxton Way

WD991AQ

Holywell

WD186GS

Himalayan Way

WD186PX

Tolpits Lane

WD186SU

Pioneer Way

WD188RL

Caxton Way

WD188RT

Caxton Way

WD991AW

Holywell

WD181HW

Caxton Way

WD186NY

Croxley View

WD186PU

Croxley View

WD187EE

Sydney Road

WD187PX

Sydney Road

WD187QD

King Georges Avenue

WD189QD

Chaffinch Lane

WD173BF

Caxton Way

WD180HQ

Hagden Lane

WD181NP

Holywell

WD186GH

Scammell Way

WD186GT

Tolpits Lane

WD186LF

High View

WD186NU

Tolpits Lane

WD187QP

Argyle Court

WD181GL

Caxton Way

WD181LT

Caxton Way

WD181TZ

Caxton Way

WD181XF

Caxton Way

WD186GB

Scammell Way

WD186PT

Croxley View

WD186TA

Pioneer Way

WD188AZ

Holywell

WD188BE

Epsom Road

WD181DX

Caxton Way

WD181HB

Caxton Way

WD181NH

Holywell

WD186AD

Franklin Avenue

WD187EX

Sydney Road

WD187PG

Whippendell Road

WD187PN

Whippendell Road

WD181XA

Caxton Way

WD186LL

Holywell

WD187UE

Belgrave Avenue

WD194EZ

Caxton Way

WD180JB

Rose Gardens

WD181NR

Holywell

WD186SD

Crusader Way

WD187EQ

Sydney Road

WD187PL

Sydney Road

WD181NX

Holywell

WD181PT

Holywell

WD186TQ

Explorer Drive

WD187PD

Whippendell Road

WD55BU

Caxton Way

WD50YX

Caxton Way

WD181BT

Caxton Way

Data Sources

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