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WD25 9AA

Falcon Way

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9AA

Overview

Postcode WD25 9AA is located in a major urban area, within the Meriden ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Garston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Garston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,835 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Garston has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from WD25 9AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9AA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 9AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
3,449.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.45(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+16%)
Other theft
6.65(+22%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
60.44%
Other White
23
10.22%
Other Asian
13
5.78%
Caribbean
13
5.78%
Irish
12
5.33%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
37.11%
No qualifications
29
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
28.8%
Owns outright
29
23.2%
Other social rented
14
11.2%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Meriden

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £500K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meriden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£527
Semi-Detached12£510,000£498
Terraced15£452,000£492
Flats16£204,075£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meriden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meriden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,000£450,500£378,000
2017£240,000£457,500£393,000
2018£247,000£452,500£375,000
2019£220,000£422,625£381,250
2020£220,000£431,000£375,000
2021£280,000£457,000£400,000
2022£248,500£510,000£441,000
2023£233,000£520,000£480,000
2024£225,000£514,500£485,000
2025£200,000£505,000£466,000
2026£234,575£515,000£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meriden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meriden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£464£459£428
2017£429£453£435
2018£430£442£398
2019£385£415£419
2020£403£455£462
2021£439£485£451
2022£425£528£504
2023£423£501£479
2024£401£482£469
2025£398£476£477
2026£362£537£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meriden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202622, Peregrine Close, Watford, WD25 9APTerracedFreehold£450,000
21 Nov 20253, Peregrine Close, Watford, WD25 9APTerracedFreehold£445,000
15 Sept 202556, Peregrine Close, Watford, WD25 9APTerracedFreehold£445,000
19 Sept 202566, Ravenscroft, Watford, WD25 9AGFlatsLeasehold£155,000
21 Apr 202616, Ravenscroft, Watford, WD25 9ABFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the WD25 9AA postcode area, located within Garston, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCoates Way JMI and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 9AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisGarston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCostsaverKingsway North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RNWalking directions to Costsaver

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 9AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Pattinson

Meriden - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardMeridenE05011050
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GarstonE02004970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 003AE01023873
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 9AA

Is WD25 9AA (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9AA records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WD25 9AA?

The median sale price around WD25 9AA in Meriden is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD25 9AA?

There are 10 schools close to WD25 9AA, including Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good), The Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9AA?

The closest station to WD25 9AA is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 279 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9AA?

WD25 9AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD25 9AA (Garston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 9AA is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Pattinson (Liberal Democrats).

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