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About

Woodside ward sits on the eastern edge of Watford, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods and significant green spaces. The area is largely defined by suburban housing, ranging from interwar semis to more recent developments, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its eastern boundary is marked by the M1 motorway, providing a clear separation from Hertfordshire's wider countryside.

A key feature is the presence of Cassiobury Park, one of Watford's largest and most historic parks, which extends into the ward's southern part. The parkland includes areas of ancient woodland and follows the course of the River Gade. The Grand Union Canal also runs through, with a stretch popular for towpath walks near the park's edge, contributing to the area's recreational character.

Area overview

On average Woodside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodside is £58,330 per year. There are 4 schools in Woodside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodside is home to around 7,972 people, with a population density of about 4,694.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodside Population
7,972
Population density
4,694.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.53(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.83(+106%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+49%)
Other theft
6.02(+8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,911
61.6%
Other White
707
8.87%
Indian
556
6.97%
African
294
3.69%
Other Asian
260
3.26%
Total population: 7,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,986
31.87%
No qualifications
1,192
19.13%
Level 3 (A level)
942
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
880
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,058
33.64%
Owns outright
764
24.29%
Other social rented
542
17.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
469
14.91%
Social rents from council
232
7.38%
Total households: 3,145

Property prices in Woodside

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodside 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£577,500
Flats20£232,500
Semi-Detached24£510,000
Terraced13£425,000

10 years median price trend in Woodside

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

All postcodes in Woodside

WD257BU

Old Forge Close

WD257BL

Ashfields

WD257DG

Queenswood Crescent

WD257LL

High Road

WD250NG

Ennerdale Drive

WD257AU

High Road

WD257BD

Hunters Lane

WD257EP

Louvain Way

WD257QJ

Forest Road

WD257HJ

Allsaints Crescent

WD257NX

The Brow

WD257QW

Haines Way

WD257NH

Horseshoe Lane

WD257PA

High Road

WD245GY

Courtlands Close

WD250NF

Aurora Close

WD257DZ

High Road

WD257FF

The Brow

WD257HE

Ganders Ash

WD257FG

Linden Lea

WD245GP

Courtlands Close

WD250LL

Leavesden Road

WD257BN

Comet Close

WD257FB

Humberstone Close

WD257QG

Sheriff Way

WD257BG

Hill Farm Close

WD257EX

Ganders Ash

WD257HD

Ganders Ash

WD257JB

Horseshoe Lane

WD257DT

High Road

WD257FL

Sheepcot Lane

WD257HU

Newhouse Crescent

WD257SS

Lapwing Place

WD257QD

Haines Way

WD250TX

Loweswater Close

WD257AT

High Road

WD257EW

Poplars Close

WD257NJ

Horseshoe Lane

WD245GN

Courtlands Close

WD250NJ

North Orbital Road

WD257AS

High Road

WD257NY

The Brow

WD257EJ

Louvain Way

WD257HS

Horseshoe Lane

WD257QP

Forest Road

WD257QY

Springfield Road

WD257AR

Chapel Close

WD257AX

Leveret Close

WD257DS

Linden Lea

WD257LN

Foxlands Close

WD257BF

High Road

WD257DN

Bembridge Place

WD257HW

Horseshoe Lane

WD257HZ

Cobb Green

WD257HF

Ganders Ash

WD257NW

The Brow

WD250RN

Dean Court

WD257DA

Sheepcot Lane

WD257EU

Stud Green

WD257QT

Nottingham Close

WD250LU

All Saints Crescent

WD257DD

Sheepcot Lane

WD257EE

Hare Crescent

WD257JJ

Horseshoe Lane

WD257LW

North Orbital Road

WD257AN

Trident Road

WD257EA

High Road

WD257EQ

High Road

WD257QS

Sheriff Way

WD257AW

Comet Close

WD257DP

Sheepcot Lane

WD257ET

The Brow

WD257QE

Haines Way

WD257QF

Sheriff Way

WD250LY

Trevellance Way

WD257AJ

High Road

WD257HT

Horseshoe Lane

WD257FJ

Woodside

WD257JA

Newhouse Crescent

WD257JF

Kenford Close

WD257JH

Grasmere Close

WD250NA

Newlands Walk

WD257DU

High Road

WD257FH

Hope Green

WD245GW

Courtlands Close

WD257AG

Macdonnell Gardens

WD257BB

Hammer Parade

WD257DF

Woodgate

WD257LY

Foxlands Close

WD245GQ

Courtlands Close

WD250TU

Haweswater Drive

WD257AB

Poundfield

WD257EY

Valley Rise

WD245GJ

Courtlands Close

WD257FD

Privet Drive

WD257BT

Lymington Court

WD257DH

Farmers Close

WD257DJ

Sheepcot Lane

WD257HB

Valley Rise

WD257QQ

Forest Road

Data Sources

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