Postcode WD24 6NB is located in a major urban area, within the Callowland area 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 median sale price in Callowland is £400,000 (around £513 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £363,500 and £440,000. 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.
North Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,794 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
North Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Watford is £59,251 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD24 6NB.
North Watford near WD24 6NB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Callowland Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Callowland Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Harebreaks Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harebreaks Recreation Ground |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £513 per square foot) in Callowland area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £577,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £470,000 | £518 |
| Terraced | 74 | £406,250 | £521 |
| Flats | 15 | £228,000 | £404 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £228,000 | £478,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £503 |
| 2026 | £387 | £510 | £523 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD24 6NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 92B, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5HZ | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 67, The Harebreaks, Watford, WD24 6NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £517,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 45, The Harebreaks, Watford, WD24 6NE | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 7, The Square, Watford, WD24 6ND | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 47, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 6BY | Terraced | Freehold | £455,000 |
In the WD24 6NB postcode area, located within North Watford, there are 11 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 | Beechfield School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Parkgate Junior School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD24 6NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KS News | Acme Road, Watford, WD24 5EG | Walking directions to KS News |
| 0.3 mi | Britz | Bruce Grove, Watford, WD24 4AU | Walking directions to Britz |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 226,228 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best Food North Watford | Leavesden Road, Watford, WD24 5BP | Walking directions to Best Food North Watford |
| 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 6NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Alexander Eric Stotesbury
Callowland - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD24 6NB in Callowland is £400,000 (about £513 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD24 6NB is Watford North, about 861 m away.
WD24 6NB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,794 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 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).