Postcode WD24 5GS is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leggatts area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Orchard Park.
Leggatts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,337 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Leggatts has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 149 ft away from WD24 5GS.
Leggatts near WD24 5GS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £464 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £623,000 | £507 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £545,000 | £502 |
| Terraced | 11 | £475,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 20 | £252,500 | £430 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £270,500 | £387,500 | £385,000 |
| 2017 | £551,500 | £250,000 | £462,500 | £379,500 |
| 2018 | £480,000 | £225,000 | £420,000 | £365,000 |
| 2019 | £518,750 | £201,000 | £442,250 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £480,000 | £244,000 | £434,000 | £385,000 |
| 2021 | £552,500 | £240,000 | £455,000 | £407,000 |
| 2022 | £740,000 | £245,000 | £511,000 | £440,000 |
| 2023 | £613,500 | £246,250 | £515,000 | £435,000 |
| 2024 | £607,500 | £241,500 | £495,000 | £427,500 |
| 2025 | £645,000 | £240,000 | £520,000 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £701,500 | £255,000 | £587,000 | £495,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £445 | £427 | £435 |
| 2017 | £428 | £455 | £435 | £404 |
| 2018 | £494 | £456 | £448 | £417 |
| 2019 | £424 | £397 | £451 | £396 |
| 2020 | £469 | £436 | £437 | £416 |
| 2021 | £537 | £446 | £457 | £459 |
| 2022 | £575 | £461 | £496 | £497 |
| 2023 | £553 | £471 | £492 | £478 |
| 2024 | £471 | £443 | £519 | £473 |
| 2025 | £553 | £421 | £515 | £502 |
| 2026 | £499 | £439 | £483 | £455 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 39, Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GS | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 69, Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GT | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 109, Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GX | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 97, Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GX | Flats | Leasehold | £209,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 114, Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GX | Other | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the WD24 5GS postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 5GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD24 5LL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 5GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glen Bryce Saffery
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD24 5GS records about 36 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD24 5GS in Woodside is £485,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WD24 5GS, including The Orchard Primary School (Good), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Kingsway Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD24 5GS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,337 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 5GS is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (Liberal Democrats).