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About

Leggatts ward lies in the southern part of Watford, primarily residential in character. The area is defined by neighbourhoods of terraced and semi-detached housing built through the 20th century, with local shopping parades serving the community. It contains several green spaces, including Leggatts Way Recreation Ground, which provides sports facilities and open grassland. The ward is bordered by the Colne River Valley to the east.

The area is directly connected to the M1 motorway via Junction 5, a significant transport link that influences its layout. This access places it within the Watford Junction railway station catchment for wider commuter routes. A notable local feature is the former Benskins Brewery site, a redeveloped complex that now houses residential and commercial units, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Leggatts has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year. There are 3 schools in Leggatts: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leggatts is home to around 8,397 people, with a population density of about 6,413.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leggatts Population
8,397
Population density
6,413.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.04(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.15(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+16%)
Other theft
4.76(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,877
46.18%
Pakistani
1,047
12.47%
Other White
849
10.11%
Indian
606
7.22%
Other Asian
489
5.82%
Total population: 8,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,231
34.59%
No qualifications
1,149
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,074
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,085
36.57%
Owns outright
678
22.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
482
16.25%
Other social rented
450
15.17%
Social rents from council
204
6.88%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in Leggatts

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Leggatts area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leggatts 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 Leggatts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£417,500
Detached3£640,000
Flats17£222,500
Semi-Detached21£537,500

10 years median price trend in Leggatts

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

All postcodes in Leggatts

WD245LJ

Rosebriar Walk

WD245FF

Dodd Road

WD246HJ

Middle Way

WD246SF

Beechwood Rise

WD245JE

Gammons Lane

WD246RY

Berry Avenue

WD246QW

Fuller Gardens

WD246QP

Fuller Road

WD246DJ

The Thrums

WD246RR

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD246AD

St Albans Road

WD245HZ

Gammons Lane

WD246SZ

Brushrise

WD246SA

Cherry Tree Road

WD245HU

Gammons Lane

WD246QT

Woodside

WD245NX

North Western Avenue

WD245JR

Gammons Lane

WD245HY

Gammons Lane

WD245FQ

Dodd Road

WD246PT

St Albans Road

WD246RS

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD246AB

St Albans Road

WD245LB

Goodwood Avenue

WD246ND

The Square

WD245JX

Ashwell Place

WD245NQ

Leggatts Way

WD245HN

Brighton Road

WD246NA

Longspring

WD247RU

Leavesden Road

WD246SE

Beechwood Rise

WD246NR

Dell Side

WD246RP

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD245NE

Leggatts Way

WD246HW

Middle Ope

WD245ND

Leggatts Way

WD246NX

The Harebreaks

WD246QB

Longspring

WD245LF

Chilcott Road

WD245HW

Brighton Road

WD245DF

Dodd Road

WD245FA

Goodwood Avenue

WD246QN

Fuller Road

WD246NY

Beech Road

WD245LG

Comyne Road

WD246QS

Woodside

WD245BW

Baxter Road

WD245FB

Goodwood Avenue

WD246ST

Berry Avenue

WD245EQ

Williamson Road

WD245LL

Courtlands Drive

WD246SY

Foxhill

WD245LT

Silver Dell

WD245JS

Gammons Lane

WD245BY

Dodd Road

WD245DD

Dodd Road

WD246SQ

Beechwood Rise

WD246NZ

Beech Road

WD245JL

Gammons Lane

WD246RJ

Hazeltree Road

WD245SU

Leggatts Way

WD246HU

The Harebreaks

WD245SJ

Leggatts Way

WD246SX

Foxhill

WD245HT

Ashby Road

WD246PA

Dell Road

WD246NP

The Harebreaks

WD245NG

Leggatts Close

WD245BA

Gisburne Way

WD245JG

Leaford Crescent

WD245JF

Leaford Crescent

WD246HT

Brett Place

WD246PU

Longspring

WD246QA

Longspring

WD245DE

Dodd Road

WD245DB

Dodd Road

WD246PB

Dell Road

WD245FD

Ward Road

WD245NA

Elm Grove

WD245HS

Ashby Road

WD246QJ

Fuller Road

WD245BZ

Dodd Road

WD246NU

The Harebreaks

WD246PX

Longspring

WD245NH

Leggatts Way

WD245FJ

Gammons Farm Close

WD246HR

Middle Way

WD246RH

Hazeltree Road

WD246PR

St Albans Road

WD246SG

Beechwood Rise

WD245FL

Dodd Road

WD245AA

Baxter Road

WD245LW

Hudson Close

WD246PY

Leavesden Road

WD245BX

Broad Road

WD245JJ

Gammons Lane

WD246AE

Cherry Tree Road

WD246NL

The Harebreaks

WD246NT

Acorn Place

WD250AG

North Western Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.