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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Woodside Population

7,972

Population density

4,694.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	24	£240,000	£180,450	£203,750	£291,250	£342,000
Detached	4	£645,000	£489,500	£567,500	£720,000	£792,000
Semi-Detached	21	£527,000	£460,000	£500,000	£595,000	£650,000
Terraced	16	£485,500	£401,994	£425,000	£510,000	£531,250

10 years median price trend in Woodside

All postcodes in Woodside

WD257AW

Comet Close

WD245GP

Courtlands Close

WD257NW

The Brow

WD257QF

Sheriff Way

WD257AX

Leveret Close

WD257HH

Horseshoe Lane

WD250NA

Newlands Walk

WD257FF

The Brow

WD257AT

High Road

WD245GY

Courtlands Close

WD257EG

Long Barn Close

WD257JJ

Horseshoe Lane

WD257JN

St Michaels Drive

WD257JL

Grasmere Close

WD257JZ

North Orbital Road

WD257BJ

Hill Farm Avenue

WD257ES

The Brow

WD257JP

Horseshoe Lane

WD257BF

High Road

WD257HS

Horseshoe Lane

WD257JA

Newhouse Crescent

WD257HL

Horseshoe Lane

WD245GZ

Courtlands Close

WD257QP

Forest Road

WD257DN

Bembridge Place

WD257HG

Hunters Lane

WD257QG

Sheriff Way

WD257DR

Linden Lea

WD245GT

Courtlands Close

WD257HQ

Hope Green

WD257QR

Forest Road

WD257JF

Kenford Close

WD257AE

High Road

WD257JH

Grasmere Close

WD257FB

Humberstone Close

WD257DW

Buttermere Place

WD257HU

Newhouse Crescent

WD257HE

Ganders Ash

WD250LU

All Saints Crescent

WD257EL

Blackthorn Close

WD257DQ

Queenswood Crescent

WD257QL

Haines Way

WD257HW

Horseshoe Lane

WD257AL

High Road

WD257DB

Milner Close

WD257JE

Horseshoe Lane

WD250TX

Loweswater Close

WD257BP

Hill Farm Avenue

WD257BQ

Hill Farm Avenue

WD257QY

Springfield Road

WD257AB

Poundfield

WD250NJ

North Orbital Road

WD257DZ

High Road

WD257BZ

Albanwood

WD257BG

Hill Farm Close

WD257BD

Hunters Lane

WD257BN

Comet Close

WD257DP

Sheepcot Lane

WD257NJ

Horseshoe Lane

WD257LN

Foxlands Close

WD257DJ

Sheepcot Lane

WD257HT

Horseshoe Lane

WD257EY

Valley Rise

WD257DU

High Road

WD257AA

Ashfields

WD257EJ

Louvain Way

WD257PQ

High Road

WD257FE

Humberstone Close

WD257BT

Lymington Court

WD257BB

Hammer Parade

WD257DE

Sheepcot Lane

WD257DA

Sheepcot Lane

WD257DH

Farmers Close

WD245GX

Courtlands Close

WD257QZ

Hill Farm Avenue

WD257FL

Sheepcot Lane

WD257FJ

Woodside

WD257QQ

Forest Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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