Postcode report
WD24 6PH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WD24 6PH: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD24 6PH is a postcode in Leggatts, Watford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD24 6PH, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD24 6PH are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD24 6PH is based on Watford 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,175 residents, 3,514 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near WD24 6PH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 23 rolling sales, up 3.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD24 6PH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD24 6PH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD24 6PH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD24 6PH
Is WD24 6PH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD24 6PH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD24 6PH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD24 6PH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WD24 6PH?
LocaleIQ matched WD24 6PH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD24 6PH?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 23 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD24 6PH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.