A405 Watford
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD25), about 290 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 42413077.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Watford costs £2,447 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Watford North, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheepcot Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Watford in 2026-27: Band D £2,447 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,631 | £1,903 | £2,175 | £2,447 | £2,990 | £3,534 | £4,078 | £4,893 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (39% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 102 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD25 7AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD25 7AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Watford North 65,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Watford Junction 6.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Western Avenue North Watford | 140 m |
| Car parks | Parking space on Silas Court, WD17 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheepcot Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest F T Taylor (Watford) LTD | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Happy Smile Company | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Langley House Community Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Watford Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Watford - Abbotswood Park, Leavesden Cashzone | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leggatts Green Play Area 430 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Callowland Allotments 5.8 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cassiobury Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cassiobury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harebreaks Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Albans Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Jacotts Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Watford: see them on the Watford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leavesden JMI School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechfield School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter WD25 0HA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Courtlands Lodge WD24 5GW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Dragon Garden WD24 5LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Goodwood Parade Post Office WD24 5LL | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| F T Taylor WD24 5LL | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Courtlands Cafe WD24 5LL | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Nisa Local WD24 5LL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2025 |
| City Jollof WD24 5GY | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Leavesden Tandoori WD17 4HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Codland Fish And Chips WD17 4HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| D And S News WD17 4HZ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Coffee House 113 Ltd WD17 4HZ | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| RFC WD17 4HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Holly Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ Orchard Primary School WD24 5JW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orbital Crescent (17); On or near Hudson Close (13); On or near North Western Avenue (12); On or near Evans Avenue (11); On or near Silver Dell (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Russell Crescent · Poundfield · Maytree Crescent · Silver Dell · Ashfields · Kingsway North Orbital Road · Macdonnell Gardens · North Approach · Hudson Close · Leggatts Close · Jordan Close · Baxter Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.