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WD25 9RL

Coates Dell

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9RL

Overview

Postcode WD25 9RL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

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

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from WD25 9RL.

Flood risk

Low

Garston near WD25 9RL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD25 9RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
2,423.1 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
219
59.35%
Other White
38
10.3%
Pakistani
27
7.32%
Indian
18
4.88%
African
14
3.79%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
28.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
20.42%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.85%
No qualifications
37
13.03%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
43.65%
Other social rented
25
19.84%
Owns outright
24
19.05%
Social rents from council
13
10.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202544, Coates Dell, Watford, WD25 9RJFlatsLeasehold£180,000
19 Dec 202586, Mutchetts Close, Watford, WD25 9TSTerracedFreehold£450,000
27 May 202546, Mutchetts Close, Watford, WD25 9TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
01 May 202540, Mutchetts Close, Watford, WD25 9TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
22 Apr 202515, Chichester Way, Watford, WD25 9TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the WD25 9RL postcode area, located within Garston, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCoates Way JMI and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableGarston Manor SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 9RL, 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 9RL

Is WD25 9RL (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9RL 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 9RL?

The median sale price around WD25 9RL 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 9RL?

There are 12 schools close to WD25 9RL, including Coates Way JMI and Nursery School (Good), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good) and Garston Manor School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9RL?

The closest station to WD25 9RL is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 688 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9RL?

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

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

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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.