Postcode WD25 7HW is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside area 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 median sale price in Woodside is £465,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £292,500 and £557,500. 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 14,596 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from WD25 7HW.
Woodside & Leavesden Green near WD25 7HW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodside Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Woodside Playing Fields |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,010,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £656,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £555,000 | £497 |
| Terraced | 13 | £460,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 25 | £255,000 | £433 |
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 | £690,000 | £245,000 | £525,000 | £466,000 |
| 2026 | £701,500 | £255,000 | £573,500 | £460,000 |
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 | £502 | £414 | £514 | £492 |
| 2026 | £499 | £445 | £512 | £465 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 7HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 164, Magpie Place, Watford, WD25 7SR | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 124, Starling Place, Watford, WD25 7SP | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 230, Throstle Place, Watford, WD25 7SU | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 29, Newhouse Crescent, Watford, WD25 7HU | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 61, Newhouse Crescent, Watford, WD25 7HU | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 |
In the WD25 7HW postcode area, located within Woodside & Leavesden Green, there are 7 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Future Academies Watford | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Saint Michael's Catholic High School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Nov 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 7HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costsaver | Kingsway North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RN | Walking directions to Costsaver |
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 WD25 7HW, 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 7HW 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD25 7HW in Woodside is £465,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD25 7HW, including Future Academies Watford (Good), Saint Michael's Catholic High School (Good) and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD25 7HW is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 1,450 m away.
WD25 7HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 7HW is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (Liberal Democrats).