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WD25 9QT

Codicote Drive

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9QT

Overview

Postcode WD25 9QT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
25%
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

25%

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.

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 0 ft away from WD25 9QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9QT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 9QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)
1 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
6,183.1 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
214
59.61%
Indian
33
9.19%
Other
21
5.85%
Other White
20
5.57%
Other Asian
19
5.29%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
30.39%
No qualifications
74
24.18%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.17%
Other social rented
29
20.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.64%
Social rents from council
7
4.86%
Total households: 144

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20259, Bovingdon Crescent, Watford, WD25 9RATerracedFreehold£550,000
23 Apr 202634, Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
06 Feb 202658, Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
10 Sept 202567, Gaddesden Crescent, Watford, WD25 9QUTerracedFreehold£455,000
16 Jan 202636, Codicote Drive, Watford, WD25 9QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the WD25 9QT postcode area, located within Garston, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCoates Way JMI and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 9QT, 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 9QT

Is WD25 9QT (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9QT 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 9QT?

The median sale price around WD25 9QT 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 9QT?

There are 10 schools close to WD25 9QT, including Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good), The Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9QT?

The closest station to WD25 9QT is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 229 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9QT?

WD25 9QT 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 9QT (Garston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 9QT 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.