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WD25 9SS

Whitwell Road

Meriden

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Detailed insights for WD25 9SS

Overview

Postcode WD25 9SS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Garston Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
45%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Garston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Garston has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45%

Approximately 45.0% 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 121 ft away from WD25 9SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Garston near WD25 9SS 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 9SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Garston (Hertfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Garston (Hertfordshire)
0.8 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD25 9SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGarston ParkLargeWalking directions to Garston Park
0.5 miMeriden ParkLargeWalking directions to Meriden Park
0.5 miStanborough ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanborough Park

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
7,309.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.45(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+16%)
Other theft
6.65(+22%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
58.85%
Other White
41
10.22%
African
26
6.48%
Indian
25
6.23%
Other
15
3.74%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
24.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.08%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
31.78%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.81%
Social rents from council
17
13.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.88%
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD25 9SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202656, Whitwell Road, Watford, WD25 9SSTerracedFreehold£400,000
06 Jun 202544, Whitwell Road, Watford, WD25 9SSTerracedFreehold£466,000
30 May 202592, Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,500
24 Apr 202678, The Pelhams, Watford, WD25 9SZTerracedFreehold£450,000
12 Dec 202524, Ivinghoe Close, Watford, WD25 9SXTerracedFreehold£470,000

Schools

In the WD25 9SS postcode area, located within Garston, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD25 9SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Grove AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableStanborough Primary SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableStanborough Secondary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD25 9SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisGarston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op FoodYork Way, Watford, WD25 9EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSainsbury'sCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 9SS, 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 003AE01023873
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD25 9SS

Is WD25 9SS (Garston) safe?

The area around WD25 9SS records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9SS?

The median sale price around WD25 9SS 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 9SS?

There are 11 schools close to WD25 9SS, including The Grove Academy (Requires improvement), Stanborough Primary School (Requires improvement) and Stanborough Secondary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD25 9SS?

The closest station to WD25 9SS is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 113 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD25 9SS?

WD25 9SS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD25 9SS 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.