Postcode WD99 1BA is located in a major urban area, within the Holywell ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Holywell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holywell is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Watford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ring Around Park.
Holywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Holywell is £48,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD99 1BA.
Holywell near WD99 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Croxley | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Croxley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ring Around Park | Small | Walking directions to Ring Around Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £347,225 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £500,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holywell
In the WD99 1BA postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD99 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Printers Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Micron's Mini Mart | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to Micron's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | J & M News | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to J & M News |
| 0.3 mi | Hollywell Convenience Store | 75 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT | Walking directions to Hollywell Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.