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WD24 6NB

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Callowland

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Overview

Postcode WD24 6NB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Callowland Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

North Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in North Watford is £59,251 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD24 6NB.

Flood risk

No risk

North Watford near WD24 6NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD24 6NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North
0.8 mi

Watford Junction

London Midland, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Watford Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD24 6NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCallowland Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground
0.4 miHarebreaks Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Harebreaks Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
7,825.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.78(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.75(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.43(+80%)
Public order
9.25(+81%)
Vehicle crime
8.17(+86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
37.42%
Pakistani
130
28.45%
Indian
31
6.78%
Other White
26
5.69%
Other Asian
20
4.38%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
96
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
23.65%
Other social rented
33
22.3%
Owns outright
32
21.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.92%
Social rents from council
19
12.84%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Callowland

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£511
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£367K – £436K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Callowland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£460,000£509
Terraced65£400,000£516
Flats13£265,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Callowland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Callowland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Callowland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Callowland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Callowland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Callowland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202592B, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5HZDetachedFreehold£820,000
10 Feb 2025Flat 3, Graphic House, 73 - 75, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5TUFlatsLeasehold£295,000
03 Sept 202545, The Harebreaks, Watford, WD24 6NEDetachedFreehold£395,000
26 Mar 202563, The Harebreaks, Watford, WD24 6NESemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
11 Apr 202539, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 6BYTerracedFreehold£462,000

Schools

In the WD24 6NB postcode area, located within North Watford, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD24 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeechfield SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryParkgate Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNascot Wood Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD24 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD24 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKS NewsAcme Road, Watford, WD24 5EGWalking directions to KS News
0.3 miBritzBruce Grove, Watford, WD24 4AUWalking directions to Britz
0.3 miTesco Express226,228 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBest Food North WatfordLeavesden Road, Watford, WD24 5BPWalking directions to Best Food North Watford
0.4 miNews Express401 - 403 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PTWalking directions to News Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD24 6NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Alexander Eric Stotesbury

Callowland - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardCallowlandE05011046
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North WatfordE02004973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 006CE01023857
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD24 6NB

Is WD24 6NB (North Watford) safe?

The area around WD24 6NB records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near WD24 6NB?

The median sale price around WD24 6NB in North Watford is £390,000 (about £511 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD24 6NB?

There are 14 schools close to WD24 6NB, including Beechfield School (Good), Parkgate Junior School (Outstanding) and Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD24 6NB?

The closest station to WD24 6NB is Watford North, about 861 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD24 6NB?

WD24 6NB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD24 6NB (North Watford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD24 6NB 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).

Data Sources

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.