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WD25 7BF

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Woodside

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Overview

Postcode WD25 7BF 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Woodside & Leavesden Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodside & Leavesden Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from WD25 7BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodside & Leavesden Green near WD25 7BF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
5,480.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.31(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+29%)
Other theft
5.68(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(+29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
55%
Indian
77
14.81%
Other White
45
8.65%
African
17
3.27%
Irish
16
3.08%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
39.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
16.13%
No qualifications
51
13.71%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
38.37%
Owns outright
49
28.49%
Other social rented
21
12.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.88%
Shared ownership
15
8.72%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Woodside

Median price£447,500
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £514K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 (about £471 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached6£611,500£499
Semi-Detached20£527,500£525
Terraced12£447,500£486
Flats24£248,500£423

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£472,500
2026£623,000£251,000£555,000£462,500
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£513
2026£490£446£528£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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 7BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 7BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20259, Ridgehurst Avenue, Watford, WD25 7AZTerracedFreehold£475,000
04 Jul 202524, Trident Road, Watford, WD25 7ANFlatsLeasehold£356,500
27 Feb 202637, Chapel Close, Watford, WD25 7ARTerracedFreehold£515,000
30 Jul 202530, Chapel Close, Watford, WD25 7ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£595,000
02 Apr 202627, Leveret Close, Watford, WD25 7AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the WD25 7BF postcode area, located within Woodside & Leavesden Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 7BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLeavesden JMI SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKingsway Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKingsway Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD25 7BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 7BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter150 Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QXWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCo-op FoodCunningham Way, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7LSWalking directions to Co-op Food
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 (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 WD25 7BF, 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 001DE01023907
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 7BF

Is WD25 7BF (Woodside & Leavesden Green) safe?

The area around WD25 7BF records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7BF?

The median sale price around WD25 7BF in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £447,500 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD25 7BF?

There are 14 schools close to WD25 7BF, including Leavesden JMI School (Good), Kingsway Infants' School (Good) and Kingsway Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WD25 7BF?

WD25 7BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,842 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD25 7BF (Woodside & Leavesden Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 7BF is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (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.