Area360 logo

Postcode insights

WD25 9FF

St Albans Road

Stanborough

Interactive map showing WD25 9FF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WD25 9FF

Overview

Postcode WD25 9FF is located in a major urban area, within the Stanborough ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Garston area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.7 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 Garston is £59,705 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Garston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Garston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WD25 9FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9FF 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 9FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)
0.9 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park
0.4 miWoodside Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Woodside Playing Fields
0.3 miStanborough ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanborough Park

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
6,742.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
89.8(+1542%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.68(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.77(+88%)
Shoplifting
10.43(+52%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+96%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
64.24%
Other White
31
9.39%
Indian
18
5.45%
Caribbean
13
3.94%
Pakistani
12
3.64%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
33.08%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.81%
No qualifications
34
12.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
33.8%
Owns with a mortgage
47
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.61%
Shared ownership
9
6.34%
Other social rented
9
6.34%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Stanborough

Median price£512,500
Price per sq ft£531
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £550K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 (about £531 per square foot) in Stanborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£702,500£551
Semi-Detached33£530,000£525
Terraced11£470,000£527
Flats11£292,000£560

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£265,000£452,000£415,000
2017£587,000£259,750£445,000£371,000
2018£554,000£268,250£462,500£375,500
2019£572,500£264,500£430,000£385,000
2020£540,000£243,500£452,500£410,500
2021£630,000£260,000£447,000£400,000
2022£700,000£235,000£530,000£430,000
2023£605,000£205,000£511,118£425,000
2024£625,000£276,000£477,500£525,000
2025£672,500£290,000£525,000£470,000
2026£285,000£540,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£556£436£452£470
2017£491£499£505£492
2018£500£452£450£471
2019£501£391£451£503
2020£465£437£468£457
2021£500£424£486£507
2022£503£508£520£531
2023£614£422£512£534
2024£538£433£547£522
2025£511£507£524£524
2026£418£590£584
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026Flat 3, 760, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FHFlatsLeasehold£292,000
21 Mar 2025770A, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FHFlatsLeasehold£398,000
20 Oct 20257, Wilcon Way, Watford, WD25 9FQTerracedFreehold£500,000
28 Apr 20261, Rochester Drive, Watford, WD25 9BJFlatsLeasehold£207,000
27 Feb 202631, Rochester Drive, Watford, WD25 9BJFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the WD25 9FF postcode area, located within Garston, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableStanborough Secondary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD25 9FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisGarston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miSainsbury'sCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9GPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD25 9FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rhoda Amezado

Stanborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardStanboroughE05011054
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GarstonE02004970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 003CE01023875
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 9FF

Is WD25 9FF (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9FF records about 140 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WD25 9FF?

The median sale price around WD25 9FF in Garston is £512,500 (about £531 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD25 9FF?

There are 16 schools close to WD25 9FF, including Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement), The Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and Stanborough Secondary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9FF?

The closest station to WD25 9FF is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 459 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9FF?

WD25 9FF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.