Postcode WD24 5FS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Orchard Park.
Leggatts has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,102 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Leggatts has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from WD24 5FS.
Leggatts near WD24 5FS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
| 0.1 mi | Berry Avenue Playground | Small | Walking directions to Berry Avenue Playground |
| 0.3 mi | Harebreaks Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harebreaks Recreation Ground |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £509 per square foot) in Leggatts area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £545,000 | £452 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £545,000 | £552 |
| Terraced | 12 | £417,500 | £505 |
| Flats | 12 | £223,250 | £431 |
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 | £545,000 | £228,000 | £478,000 | £417,500 |
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 | £452 | £409 | £531 | £573 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5FS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 206, North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 0RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £512,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 15, Moore Court, 2, Dodd Road, Watford, WD24 5DA | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | Flat 1, Pollock Court, 3, Dodd Road, Watford, WD24 5BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | Flat 13, Blake Court, 4, Dodd Road, Watford, WD24 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £297,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 129, Yeatman Court, 1, Cherry Tree Road, Watford, WD24 6AF | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 |
In the WD24 5FS postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 5FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Little Waitrose | St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RU | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | News Express | 401 - 403 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PT | Walking directions to News Express |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD24 5FS, 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 5FS records about 68 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 5FS in Leggatts is £420,000 (about £509 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD24 5FS, including Cherry Tree Primary School (Good), The Orchard Primary School (Good) and Stanborough Secondary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD24 5FS is Watford North, about 1,292 m away.
WD24 5FS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,102 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 5FS is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Monjuma Rahman (Liberal Democrats).