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WD25 9AU

The Gossamers

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9AU

Overview

Postcode WD25 9AU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meriden Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Garston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Garston has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from WD25 9AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9AU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 9AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)
0.7 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMeriden ParkLargeWalking directions to Meriden Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
6,077.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.2(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.14(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-29%)
Other theft
2.27(-59%)
Public order
2.27(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
58.16%
Indian
28
7.14%
Pakistani
25
6.38%
Other White
25
6.38%
Other Asian
18
4.59%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
27.9%
No qualifications
76
27.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30.66%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.82%
Owns outright
23
16.79%
Social rents from council
22
16.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Meriden

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £396,500 in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meriden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£670,000
Flats20£200,000
Semi-Detached14£472,500
Terraced17£466,000

10 year median price trend in Meriden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meriden.

Schools

In the WD25 9AU postcode area, located within Garston, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryParkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD25 9AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodYork Way, Watford, WD25 9EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miSainsbury'sCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionEast of EnglandUKH
DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardMeridenE05011050
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GarstonE02004970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 003BE01023874
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.