Postcode WD24 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Leggatts ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leggatts area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year. The nearest station is Watford North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Callowland Recreation Ground.
Leggatts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leggatts has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from WD24 5BF.
Leggatts near WD24 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Watford North | N/A | Walking directions to Watford North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Callowland Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Cheslyn Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cheslyn Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £501 per square foot) in Leggatts area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £640,000 | £452 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £550,000 | £566 |
| Terraced | 15 | £420,000 | £507 |
| Flats | 16 | £221,250 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £268,500 | £432,000 | £358,000 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £242,500 | £418,000 | £365,000 |
| 2018 | £492,500 | £255,000 | £415,000 | £410,000 |
| 2019 | £633,000 | £268,475 | £415,000 | £363,750 |
| 2020 | — | £247,500 | £470,000 | £378,750 |
| 2021 | £615,000 | £250,000 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £245,000 | £495,000 | £421,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £312,500 | £537,500 | £448,500 |
| 2024 | £597,500 | £276,000 | £490,000 | £445,000 |
| 2025 | £820,000 | £220,000 | £525,000 | £415,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £226,000 | £540,000 | £420,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £509 | £466 | £454 |
| 2017 | £475 | £476 | £444 | £418 |
| 2018 | £471 | £410 | £445 | £411 |
| 2019 | £494 | £418 | £444 | £454 |
| 2020 | — | £432 | £447 | £449 |
| 2021 | £520 | £436 | £491 | £476 |
| 2022 | £474 | £470 | £518 | £501 |
| 2023 | £387 | £531 | £555 | £504 |
| 2024 | £529 | £496 | £518 | £571 |
| 2025 | £337 | £434 | £520 | £507 |
| 2026 | £529 | £413 | £538 | £650 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5BF.
In the WD24 5BF postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD24 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | KS News | Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5EG | Walking directions to KS News |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Colnhurst Road, Rounton, Watford, WD17 4BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD24 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Monjuma Rahman
Leggatts - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD24 5BF records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD24 5BF in Leggatts is £415,000 (about £501 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WD24 5BF, including Beechfield School (Good), The Orchard Primary School (Good) and Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD24 5BF is Watford North, about 1,316 m away.
WD24 5BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD24 5BF is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Monjuma Rahman (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.