Is WD25 0LR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

WD25 0LR is a postcode in Leavesden, Three Rivers, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD25 0LR, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WD25 0LR are property market signals and jobs, while housing 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 WD25 0LR is based on Watford 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,697 residents, 4,602 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 26% 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 5/10.

For property prices near WD25 0LR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD25 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £500k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WD25 0LR 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.

Near WD25 0LR, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including 12 other local activities. Closest examples include Gym 11-13 Yrs Fri 15:30 (at Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, up to 13, 345 m) and Gym 11-13 Yrs Wed 15:30 (at Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, up to 13, 345 m). 1 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD25 0LR 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 WD25 0LR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 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.