Postcode WD25 9AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Aldenham West ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Elstree & Aldenham area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elstree & Aldenham is £75,225 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.
Elstree & Aldenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,481 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Elstree & Aldenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elstree & Aldenham is £75,225 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from WD25 9AQ.
Elstree & Aldenham near WD25 9AQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Garston (Hertfordshire) | N/A | Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Garston Park | Large | Walking directions to Garston Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £885,000 (about £619 per square foot) in Aldenham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £1,327,500 | £715 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £865,500 | £592 |
| Flats | 14 | £615,000 | £616 |
| Terraced | 11 | £600,000 | £565 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,457,500 | £342,500 | £815,000 | £850,000 |
| 2017 | £1,200,000 | £263,500 | £627,500 | £505,000 |
| 2018 | £1,200,000 | £260,000 | £740,000 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | £1,036,000 | £230,000 | £692,250 | £489,000 |
| 2020 | £1,275,000 | £1,225,000 | £695,000 | £485,000 |
| 2021 | £1,195,000 | £1,155,000 | £762,500 | £512,500 |
| 2022 | £1,450,000 | £445,000 | £988,750 | £768,750 |
| 2023 | £1,137,500 | £775,000 | £699,950 | £590,000 |
| 2024 | £1,350,000 | £775,000 | £754,000 | £539,750 |
| 2025 | £1,425,000 | £697,500 | £885,000 | £580,000 |
| 2026 | £1,300,000 | £479,000 | £851,000 | £708,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £544 | £502 | £504 | £489 |
| 2017 | £517 | £499 | £519 | £576 |
| 2018 | £499 | £496 | £593 | £458 |
| 2019 | £494 | £465 | £494 | £487 |
| 2020 | £506 | £832 | £614 | £507 |
| 2021 | £655 | £832 | £596 | £490 |
| 2022 | £711 | £578 | £621 | £573 |
| 2023 | £648 | £547 | £569 | £513 |
| 2024 | £631 | £756 | £610 | £548 |
| 2025 | £695 | £686 | £632 | £565 |
| 2026 | £715 | £498 | £592 | £581 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 44, Osprey Close, Watford, WD25 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 39, Osprey Close, Watford, WD25 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £259,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 62, Osprey Close, Watford, WD25 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4, Osprey Close, Watford, WD25 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 22, Peregrine Close, Watford, WD25 9AP | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the WD25 9AQ postcode area, located within Elstree & Aldenham, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 9AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Garston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Costsaver | Kingsway North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RN | Walking directions to Costsaver |
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere 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 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Clapper
Aldenham West - Elected 4 May 2023
David Stephen Lambert
Aldenham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD25 9AQ records about 73 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WD25 9AQ in Aldenham West is £885,000 (about £619 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WD25 9AQ, including Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Grove Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD25 9AQ is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 515 m away.
WD25 9AQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering WD25 9AQ is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Clapper (Conservative and Unionist Party) and David Stephen Lambert (Conservative and Unionist Party).