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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

WD245JT

Gammons Lane

WD250AQ

North Western Avenue

WD245HP

Sussex Road

WD246RX

Cherry Tree Road

WD246NS

Chestnut Walk

WD246RW

Oakdene Road

WD246RZ

Pomeroy Crescent

WD245HL

Sussex Road

WD245JY

Damson Close

WD245JB

Howard Close

WD246QH

Fuller Road

WD246RU

Berry Avenue

WD245BF

Gisburne Way

WD245NJ

Maytree Crescent

WD246RL

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD245TY

Gammons Lane

WD246HS

The Harebreaks

WD245HX

Gammons Lane

WD245JW

Churchfields Road

WD246RN

Oakdene Road

WD245LR

Courtlands Drive

WD245JH

Gammons Lane

WD246QL

Fuller Road

WD246HL

Middle Way

WD247RZ

St Albans Road

WD245SL

Churchfields Road

WD245JA

Gammons Lane

WD245TW

Leaford Crescent

WD245LS

Silver Dell

WD246SB

Cherry Tree Road

WD246NH

The Harebreaks

WD245LN

Hudson Close

WD245LH

Desmond Road

WD245JD

Gammons Lane

WD245JQ

Leaford Crescent

WD246RQ

Hazeltree Road

WD246HP

Middle Way

WD246LX

Gladesmere Court

WD246NW

Cowper Court

WD245LE

Chilcott Road

WD245FS

Dodd Road

WD245LQ

Comyne Road

WD246HN

Middle Way

WD246AF

Cherry Tree Road

WD245NB

Elm Grove

WD245FN

Dodd Road

WD245JP

Gammons Lane

WD246NN

Middle Way

WD245LA

Goodwood Avenue

WD245TU

Gammons Lane

WD245FT

Almond Close

WD245NW

Maytree Crescent

WD245HQ

Gisburne Way

WD245GU

Ashby Road

WD245LP

Courtlands Drive

WD245SN

Churchfields Road

WD246NJ

The Harebreaks

WD245JN

Gammons Lane

WD245DA

Dodd Road

WD246SH

Leggatts

WD245HR

Sussex Road

WD246RT

Ash Tree Road

Data Sources

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