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WD25 0NF

Aurora Close

Woodside

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Overview

Postcode WD25 0NF is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Woodside & Leavesden Green area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £57,972 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodside Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Woodside & Leavesden Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,596 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Woodside & Leavesden Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £57,972 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from WD25 0NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodside & Leavesden Green near WD25 0NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 0NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 0NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWoodside Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Woodside Playing Fields
0.4 miStanborough ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanborough Park

Area Profile

Population
512
Population density
2,617.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.56(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.09(+316%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.23(+124%)
Public order
10.3(+101%)
Other theft
9.81(+79%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
60.55%
Indian
57
11.13%
Other White
44
8.59%
African
19
3.71%
Other Asian
14
2.73%
Total population: 512

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
42.89%
Level 3 (A level)
70
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
11.63%
No qualifications
28
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
110
52.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
19.71%
Owns outright
37
17.79%
Other social rented
12
5.77%
Shared ownership
4
1.92%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Woodside

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£464
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£301K – £558K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£623,000£507
Semi-Detached24£545,000£502
Terraced11£475,000£461
Flats20£252,500£430

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodside.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 0NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 0NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20253, Derwent Close, Watford, WD25 0NQTerracedFreehold£500,000
30 Oct 202514, Lamb Close, Watford, WD25 0TBDetachedFreehold£680,000
14 Aug 202563, Sheepcot Drive, Watford, WD25 0DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000
27 Mar 202515, Sheepcot Drive, Watford, WD25 0DZTerracedFreehold£700,000
30 Apr 202616, Garston Crescent, Watford, WD25 0LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the WD25 0NF postcode area, located within Woodside & Leavesden Green, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 0NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableGarston Manor SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNurseryKingswood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 0NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 0NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressNorth Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 7LWWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLondisGarston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostsaverKingsway North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RNWalking directions to Costsaver
0.4 miTesco Express89,91 North Approach, Woodside, Watford, WD25 0ELWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,990
Band F£3,534
Band G£4,078
Band H£4,893

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 WD25 0NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glen Bryce Saffery

Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardWoodsideE05011057
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodside & Leavesden GreenE02004968
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 001BE01023905
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2014-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 0NF

Is WD25 0NF (Woodside & Leavesden Green) safe?

The area around WD25 0NF records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WD25 0NF?

The median sale price around WD25 0NF in Woodside is £485,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD25 0NF?

There are 16 schools close to WD25 0NF, including Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement), Garston Manor School (Good) and Kingswood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 0NF?

The closest station to WD25 0NF is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 916 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 0NF?

WD25 0NF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,596 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD25 0NF (Woodside & Leavesden Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 0NF is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (Liberal Democrats).