Postcode WD24 5JQ 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 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Callowland Recreation Ground.
Leggatts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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 73 ft away from WD24 5JQ.
Leggatts near WD24 5JQ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Watford North | N/A | Walking directions to Watford North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Callowland Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cheslyn House & Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cheslyn House & Gardens |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 92, Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JG | Flats | Leasehold | £174,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 80, Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JG | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 40, Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5JG | Flats | Leasehold | £332,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Fernwood, Leaford Crescent, Watford, WD24 5TW | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 6, Damson Close, Watford, WD24 5JY | Terraced | Freehold | £680,000 |
In the WD24 5JQ postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 5JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5JQ, 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 5JQ 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 5JQ in Leggatts is £420,000 (about £509 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WD24 5JQ, including The Orchard Primary School (Good), Beechfield School (Good) and Cherry Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD24 5JQ is Watford North, about 1,547 m away.
WD24 5JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,356 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 5JQ is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Monjuma Rahman (Liberal Democrats).