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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 61 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
61
Deprivation level
5/10
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
31.32(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.98(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(+36%)
Vehicle crime
4.76(+5%)
Public order
4.53(-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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 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
Detached2£720,000
Flats20£285,500
Semi-Detached21£529,000
Terraced11£445,000

10 years median price trend in Leggatts

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

All postcodes in Leggatts

WD245BW

Baxter Road

WD245DF

Dodd Road

WD245LE

Chilcott Road

WD246RX

Cherry Tree Road

WD245SU

Leggatts Way

WD246QS

Woodside

WD245LF

Chilcott Road

WD245ND

Leggatts Way

WD246NH

The Harebreaks

WD246NX

The Harebreaks

WD246NU

The Harebreaks

WD246QP

Fuller Road

WD246SG

Beechwood Rise

WD245BZ

Dodd Road

WD245HN

Brighton Road

WD245LL

Courtlands Drive

WD246QB

Longspring

WD246SB

Cherry Tree Road

WD247RZ

St Albans Road

WD245JR

Gammons Lane

WD245JT

Gammons Lane

WD246HL

Middle Way

WD246RT

Ash Tree Road

WD245JN

Gammons Lane

WD245JX

Ashwell Place

WD246RR

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD245JE

Gammons Lane

WD245DB

Dodd Road

WD245LQ

Comyne Road

WD245FJ

Gammons Farm Close

WD246NT

Acorn Place

WD246PR

St Albans Road

WD245FS

Dodd Road

WD245JP

Gammons Lane

WD246HS

The Harebreaks

WD247RU

Leavesden Road

WD245FF

Dodd Road

WD246QN

Fuller Road

WD245JF

Leaford Crescent

WD245JL

Gammons Lane

WD245LW

Hudson Close

WD245FD

Ward Road

WD245FL

Dodd Road

WD246SH

Leggatts

WD245JY

Damson Close

WD246PU

Longspring

WD245BF

Gisburne Way

WD246NA

Longspring

WD246SZ

Brushrise

WD245NG

Leggatts Close

WD246PY

Leavesden Road

WD246SF

Beechwood Rise

WD245BX

Broad Road

WD245HQ

Gisburne Way

WD245HR

Sussex Road

WD246LX

Gladesmere Court

WD246RZ

Pomeroy Crescent

WD245LP

Courtlands Drive

WD245NJ

Maytree Crescent

WD245SL

Churchfields Road

WD250AG

North Western Avenue

WD245SJ

Leggatts Way

WD246NW

Cowper Court

WD245HZ

Gammons Lane

WD245DA

Dodd Road

WD245HS

Ashby Road

WD246QT

Woodside

WD245NW

Maytree Crescent

WD245HX

Gammons Lane

WD245NH

Leggatts Way

WD246NY

Beech Road

WD245FN

Dodd Road

WD246NN

Middle Way

WD246RS

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD245JA

Gammons Lane

WD246ND

The Square

WD245JB

Howard Close

WD245LA

Goodwood Avenue

WD246HT

Brett Place

WD246RN

Oakdene Road

WD246HN

Middle Way

WD246NL

The Harebreaks

WD246ST

Berry Avenue

WD246QJ

Fuller Road

WD245HU

Gammons Lane

WD245JD

Gammons Lane

WD245LJ

Rosebriar Walk

WD246NP

The Harebreaks

WD245NB

Elm Grove

WD246HW

Middle Ope

WD246SE

Beechwood Rise

WD246SX

Foxhill

WD245JW

Churchfields Road

WD246HJ

Middle Way

WD246RU

Berry Avenue

WD245JQ

Leaford Crescent

WD245LT

Silver Dell

WD246NR

Dell Side

WD246QW

Fuller Gardens

WD245JG

Leaford Crescent

Data Sources

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