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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

WD246NZ

Beech Road

WD246QL

Fuller Road

WD245NQ

Leggatts Way

WD246AB

St Albans Road

WD245JS

Gammons Lane

WD245NX

North Western Avenue

WD246HU

The Harebreaks

WD246QH

Fuller Road

WD246RW

Oakdene Road

WD245TU

Gammons Lane

WD246RQ

Hazeltree Road

WD246RP

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD250AQ

North Western Avenue

WD245GU

Ashby Road

WD245HL

Sussex Road

WD245LG

Comyne Road

WD245HP

Sussex Road

WD245LR

Courtlands Drive

WD246HR

Middle Way

WD245AA

Baxter Road

WD246SA

Cherry Tree Road

WD245DD

Dodd Road

WD245JH

Gammons Lane

WD245LH

Desmond Road

WD246DJ

The Thrums

WD246NS

Chestnut Walk

WD246QA

Longspring

WD245FA

Goodwood Avenue

WD245HY

Gammons Lane

WD245LB

Goodwood Avenue

WD245TW

Leaford Crescent

WD245DE

Dodd Road

WD246AD

St Albans Road

WD246PA

Dell Road

WD246RH

Hazeltree Road

WD245BY

Dodd Road

WD245LS

Silver Dell

WD245EQ

Williamson Road

WD245FQ

Dodd Road

WD245HW

Brighton Road

WD246AF

Cherry Tree Road

WD246HP

Middle Way

WD246SY

Foxhill

WD245LN

Hudson Close

WD245SN

Churchfields Road

WD245FB

Goodwood Avenue

WD245NA

Elm Grove

WD246RY

Berry Avenue

WD245JJ

Gammons Lane

WD246NJ

The Harebreaks

WD246PT

St Albans Road

WD246RJ

Hazeltree Road

WD245TY

Gammons Lane

WD246AE

Cherry Tree Road

WD245FT

Almond Close

WD245HT

Ashby Road

WD246PX

Longspring

WD246RL

Leggatts Wood Avenue

WD245BA

Gisburne Way

WD245NE

Leggatts Way

WD246SQ

Beechwood Rise

WD246PB

Dell Road

Data Sources

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