Postcode WD25 9QG is located in a major urban area, within the Meriden area of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Garston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year. The median sale price in Meriden is £451,000 (around £451 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,875 and £520,000. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.
Garston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,765 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Garston has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WD25 9QG.
Garston near WD25 9QG 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Garston (Hertfordshire) | N/A | Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire) |
| 0.8 mi | Watford North | N/A | Walking directions to Watford North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Garston Park | Large | Walking directions to Garston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stanborough Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stanborough Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £451,000 (about £451 per square foot) in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £527 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £520,000 | £509 |
| Terraced | 16 | £453,500 | £488 |
| Flats | 16 | £200,000 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £508,000 | £466,000 |
| 2026 | £234,575 | £520,000 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £488 | £477 |
| 2026 | £362 | £520 | £490 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 126, Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7, Telford Close, Watford, WD25 9RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 56, Whitwell Road, Watford, WD25 9SS | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 44, Whitwell Road, Watford, WD25 9SS | Terraced | Freehold | £466,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 34, Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 |
In the WD25 9QG postcode area, located within Garston, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Grove Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Stanborough Primary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD25 9QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Garston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | York Way, Watford, WD25 9EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Pattinson
Meriden - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD25 9QG records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around WD25 9QG in Meriden is £451,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WD25 9QG, including The Grove Academy (Good), Stanborough Primary School (Good) and Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD25 9QG is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 53 m away.
WD25 9QG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,765 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 9QG is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Pattinson (Liberal Democrats).