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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
6/10
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
46.66(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.71(+105%)
Vehicle crime
8.28(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+20%)
Other theft
6.15(+12%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £462,000 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
Flats24£240,000
Detached4£645,000
Semi-Detached21£527,000
Terraced16£485,500

10 years median price trend in Woodside

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

All postcodes in Woodside

WD257HZ

Cobb Green

WD250LZ

Trevellance Way

WD245GN

Courtlands Close

WD257AG

Macdonnell Gardens

WD257LJ

High Road

WD257LL

High Road

WD250TA

Loweswater Close

WD257QD

Haines Way

WD257NH

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EZ

Valley Rise

WD257AF

Jordan Close

WD257DD

Sheepcot Lane

WD257QT

Nottingham Close

WD257LA

High Road

WD257DS

Linden Lea

WD257HF

Ganders Ash

WD250RN

Dean Court

WD257DX

High Road

WD257ET

The Brow

WD257QH

Forest Road

WD245GQ

Courtlands Close

WD257HN

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EP

Louvain Way

WD257EE

Hare Crescent

WD257JD

Bramley Court

WD257LY

Foxlands Close

WD257HY

Newhouse Crescent

WD257EA

High Road

WD257DF

Woodgate

WD250NP

Frelford Close

WD257EN

Weall Green

WD257EU

Stud Green

WD257EW

Poplars Close

WD245GJ

Courtlands Close

WD257DT

High Road

WD257BU

Old Forge Close

WD257QU

Haines Way

WD257EQ

High Road

WD245GW

Courtlands Close

WD245GL

Courtlands Close

WD257FD

Privet Drive

WD257LW

North Orbital Road

WD250LL

Leavesden Road

WD257HD

Ganders Ash

WD257AD

Russell Crescent

WD257BH

High Road

WD257SS

Lapwing Place

WD250TU

Haweswater Drive

WD257AR

Chapel Close

WD257QX

Haines Way

WD257DL

Sheepcot Lane

WD250NQ

Derwent Close

WD257ST

Lapwing Place

WD257HA

Albans View

WD257PA

High Road

WD250LW

Cart Path

WD257QE

Haines Way

WD257EH

Louvain Way

WD257AQ

High Road

WD257HB

Valley Rise

WD257AU

High Road

WD257BL

Ashfields

WD257NY

The Brow

WD257HJ

Allsaints Crescent

WD257QN

Haines Way

WD245GR

Courtlands Close

WD250RP

North Orbital Road

WD250LN

Horseshoe Lane

WD257AP

High Road

WD257DG

Queenswood Crescent

WD257AN

Trident Road

WD250LS

Lych Gate

WD257ER

Louvain Way

WD257HX

Newhouse Crescent

WD257EB

High Road

WD257FA

High Road

WD257QJ

Forest Road

WD257PE

Harding Close

WD250LY

Trevellance Way

WD250NG

Ennerdale Drive

WD250LR

The Glebe

WD257AS

High Road

WD257QW

Haines Way

WD257QS

Sheriff Way

WD257JQ

Horseshoe Lane

WD257FH

Hope Green

WD245GS

Courtlands Close

WD257HR

Horseshoe Lane

WD250LT

The Glebe

WD257JB

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EX

Ganders Ash

WD257PL

Campion Close

WD257NX

The Brow

WD257AH

Redheath Close

WD250LP

Horseshoe Lane

WD250NF

Aurora Close

WD257AJ

High Road

WD250TT

Lingmoor Drive

WD257SL

Robin Place

WD257FG

Linden Lea

Data Sources

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