Postcode WD24 5LL is located in a major urban area, within the Leggatts area 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 median sale price in Leggatts is £420,000 (around £501 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £246,000 and £550,000. The nearest station is Watford North, about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 4.2% 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 108 ft away from WD24 5LL.
Leggatts near WD24 5LL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cheslyn House & Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cheslyn House & Gardens |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £501 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 | 18 | £545,000 | £542 |
| Terraced | 10 | £425,000 | £498 |
| 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 | £540,000 | £425,000 |
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 | £536 | £509 |
| 2026 | £452 | £409 | £531 | £525 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 5LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | 143A, Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD24 5LL | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 123A, Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 119A, Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 119A, Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 123A, Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the WD24 5LL postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Orchard Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 May 2011. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 5LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 5LL, 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 5LL 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 5LL in Leggatts is £420,000 (about £501 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WD24 5LL, including The Orchard Primary School (Good), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Cherry Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WD24 5LL 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 5LL is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Monjuma Rahman (Liberal Democrats).