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WD25 9QN

Garston Lane

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9QN

Overview

Postcode WD25 9QN 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 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 nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Garston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Garston has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.2%

Approximately 20.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from WD25 9QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9QN 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 9QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 9QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park
0.4 miWoodside Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Woodside Playing Fields
0.4 miStanborough ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanborough Park

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
4,770.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.26(+136%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.78(-25%)
Drugs
9.86(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.12(+28%)
Vehicle crime
7.54(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
55.34%
Other White
40
10.96%
Indian
30
8.22%
African
27
7.4%
Pakistani
24
6.58%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
35.89%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.33%
No qualifications
42
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
35.66%
Owns outright
28
21.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.93%
Other social rented
14
10.85%
Social rents from council
12
9.3%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Meriden

Median price£438,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £500K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (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
Detached1£640,000£447
Semi-Detached15£527,500£499
Terraced16£445,000£485
Flats17£200,000£366

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£208,150£515,000£435,000
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£380£476£477
2026£357£537£481
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202622, Felden Close, Watford, WD25 9QWTerracedFreehold£420,000
21 Mar 202513, Felden Close, Watford, WD25 9QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
23 Apr 202634, Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
06 Feb 202658, Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
20 Oct 20257, Wilcon Way, Watford, WD25 9FQTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the WD25 9QN postcode area, located within Garston, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryCoates Way JMI and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD25 9QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisGarston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQWalking directions to Londis

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 9QN, 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 003EE01023877
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 9QN

Is WD25 9QN (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9QN 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WD25 9QN?

The median sale price around WD25 9QN in Garston is £438,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD25 9QN?

There are 14 schools close to WD25 9QN, including Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement), The Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9QN?

The closest station to WD25 9QN is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 328 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9QN?

WD25 9QN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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