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Woodside & Leavesden Green

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About

Woodside & Leavesden Green is a ward in the northern part of Watford, made up mainly of residential streets, small local shops and school sites. The area includes several green spaces and playing fields used for weekend sports and day-to-day walks. Parts of the ward still show traces of the wartime Leavesden Aerodrome: old runway lines and industrial parcels have been repurposed over time for housing and light industry, and that history shapes some street patterns and land use. Community facilities include primary schools, a community centre and a scattering of convenience shops along the main roads.

Public transport links connect the ward with Watford town centre and surrounding suburbs by frequent bus services and direct road routes to regional roads. Many residents use the local parks and recreation grounds for football, informal play and short nature walks rather than travelling far for open space. Small-scale local projects and volunteer groups maintain allotments and pocket parks, and those things give the area a practical, neighbourhood focus rather than a tourist orientation.

Area overview

On average Woodside & Leavesden Green has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £57,972 per year. There are 4 schools in Woodside & Leavesden Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodside & Leavesden Green is home to around 7,706 people, with a population density of about 4,601.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodside & Leavesden Green Population
7,706
Population density
4,601.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.73(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.1(+100%)
Vehicle crime
7.79(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(+10%)
Other theft
5.97(+9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,776
61.99%
Other White
649
8.42%
Indian
535
6.94%
African
292
3.79%
Other Asian
244
3.17%
Total population: 7,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,901
31.65%
No qualifications
1,148
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
903
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,007

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,006
33.3%
Owns outright
752
24.89%
Other social rented
541
17.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
414
13.7%
Social rents from council
232
7.68%
Total households: 3,021

Property prices in Woodside & Leavesden Green

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Woodside & Leavesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodside & Leavesden Green 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 Woodside & Leavesden Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£527,000
Flats16£266,000
Detached4£645,000
Terraced16£485,500

10 years median price trend in Woodside & Leavesden Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodside & Leavesden Green.

All postcodes in Woodside & Leavesden Green

WD257AB

Poundfield

WD257QN

Haines Way

WD257HL

Horseshoe Lane

WD257DB

Milner Close

WD250LP

Horseshoe Lane

WD257HR

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EE

Hare Crescent

WD257DD

Sheepcot Lane

WD257BN

Comet Close

WD257AE

High Road

WD250LY

Trevellance Way

WD257EL

Blackthorn Close

WD257EX

Ganders Ash

WD257FA

High Road

WD257QP

Forest Road

WD257NY

The Brow

WD257QL

Haines Way

WD257QE

Haines Way

WD257DF

Woodgate

WD257AP

High Road

WD257DP

Sheepcot Lane

WD257PE

Harding Close

WD250TA

Loweswater Close

WD257ET

The Brow

WD250NP

Frelford Close

WD257AF

Jordan Close

WD257EW

Poplars Close

WD257FJ

Woodside

WD257QY

Springfield Road

WD257AH

Redheath Close

WD250TX

Loweswater Close

WD257QU

Haines Way

WD257AR

Chapel Close

WD257EN

Weall Green

WD257DJ

Sheepcot Lane

WD257LJ

High Road

WD257LW

North Orbital Road

WD257DZ

High Road

WD257DW

Buttermere Place

WD257QH

Forest Road

WD257QQ

Forest Road

WD257DN

Bembridge Place

WD257BH

High Road

WD257SS

Lapwing Place

WD257EZ

Valley Rise

WD257JE

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EJ

Louvain Way

WD257BT

Lymington Court

WD257AX

Leveret Close

WD257DE

Sheepcot Lane

WD257DS

Linden Lea

WD257LL

High Road

WD257BJ

Hill Farm Avenue

WD250LR

The Glebe

WD257HJ

Allsaints Crescent

WD257DU

High Road

WD257HA

Albans View

WD257HE

Ganders Ash

WD257JL

Grasmere Close

WD257AN

Trident Road

WD250TU

Haweswater Drive

WD257QR

Forest Road

WD257AD

Russell Crescent

WD257JD

Bramley Court

WD257BQ

Hill Farm Avenue

WD250LW

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Data Sources

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