Postcode WD24 5EX is located in a major urban area, within the Callowland ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Watford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Watford is £59,251 per year. The nearest station is Watford Junction, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Callowland Recreation Ground.
North Watford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
North Watford has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Watford is £59,251 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from WD24 5EX.
North Watford near WD24 5EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
| 0.7 mi | Watford North | N/A | Walking directions to Watford North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Callowland Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £511 per square foot) in Callowland area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £460,000 | £509 |
| Terraced | 65 | £400,000 | £516 |
| Flats | 13 | £265,000 | £454 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £432,500 | £365,500 |
| 2017 | £257,500 | £390,750 | £349,950 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £409,000 | £342,500 |
| 2019 | £222,500 | £385,000 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | £218,750 | £420,000 | £345,600 |
| 2021 | £291,500 | £415,000 | £361,000 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £475,000 | £405,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £407,500 | £382,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £450,000 | £393,500 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £462,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £234,000 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £513 | £466 | £446 |
| 2017 | £510 | £448 | £435 |
| 2018 | £479 | £436 | £422 |
| 2019 | £436 | £422 | £411 |
| 2020 | £477 | £386 | £442 |
| 2021 | £504 | £422 | £446 |
| 2022 | £512 | £474 | £474 |
| 2023 | £471 | £462 | £481 |
| 2024 | £474 | £510 | £478 |
| 2025 | £489 | £506 | £505 |
| 2026 | £438 | £491 | £528 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5EX.
In the WD24 5EX postcode area, located within North Watford, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD24 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KS News | Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5EG | Walking directions to KS News |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 160-162 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best Food North Watford | Leavesden Road, Watford, WD24 5BP | Walking directions to Best Food North Watford |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Colnhurst Road, Rounton, Watford, WD17 4BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Britz | Bruce Grove, Watford, WD24 4AU | Walking directions to Britz |
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 5EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Alexander Eric Stotesbury
Callowland - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD24 5EX records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WD24 5EX in North Watford is £390,000 (about £511 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WD24 5EX, including Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School (Good), Nascot Wood Junior School (Outstanding) and Beechfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD24 5EX is Watford Junction, about 855 m away, serving the London Midland, Overground and Southern lines.
WD24 5EX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,090 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 5EX is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Alexander Eric Stotesbury (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.