Postcode WD25 7HL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodside Playing Fields.
Woodside & Leavesden Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Woodside & Leavesden Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
The average income per household in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £57,972 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WD25 7HL.
Woodside & Leavesden Green near WD25 7HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Garston (Hertfordshire) | N/A | Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodside Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Woodside Playing Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £611,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £527,500 | £525 |
| Terraced | 12 | £447,500 | £486 |
| Flats | 24 | £248,500 | £423 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 7HL.
In the WD25 7HL postcode area, located within Woodside & Leavesden Green, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD25 7HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glen Bryce Saffery
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD25 7HL 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.
The median sale price around WD25 7HL in Woodside & Leavesden Green is £447,500 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WD25 7HL, including Future Academies Watford (Requires improvement), Garston Manor School (Good) and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD25 7HL is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 1,388 m away.
WD25 7HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,868 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 WD25 7HL is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (Liberal Democrats).
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.