Postcode WD25 7LW 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 0.8 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.
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 21.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from WD25 7LW.
Woodside & Leavesden Green near WD25 7LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Stanborough Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stanborough Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £623,000 | £507 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £545,000 | £502 |
| Terraced | 11 | £475,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 20 | £252,500 | £430 |
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 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £701,500 | £255,000 | £587,000 | £495,000 |
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 | £553 | £421 | £515 | £502 |
| 2026 | £499 | £439 | £483 | £455 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 7LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 21, North Approach, Watford, WD25 0EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 8, St Michaels Drive, Watford, WD25 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 188, Sheepcot Lane, Watford, WD25 7DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 4, Perivale Gardens, Watford, WD25 0HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 26, Moss Road, Watford, WD25 0EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £494,999 |
In the WD25 7LW postcode area, located within Woodside & Leavesden Green, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 7LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 7LW | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 89,91 North Approach, Woodside, Watford, WD25 0EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 150 Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 7LW, 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 7LW 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 7LW in Woodside is £485,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WD25 7LW, including Kingswood Nursery School (Outstanding), Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement) and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD25 7LW is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 1,274 m away.
WD25 7LW 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 7LW is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Bryce Saffery (Liberal Democrats).