WD25 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Leggatts Rise, 0.2km from Leavesden Green in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Stanborough ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD25 0BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £469k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD25 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00121323 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEGGATTS RISE, WD25 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEGGATTS RISE, WD25 0BL.
369
34
£ 55,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, WD25 0BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD25 0BL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 422,500
9 sales · Mean £ 425,084
Semi-Detached
£ 512,235
3 sales · Mean £ 483,156
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD25 0BL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Kingsway Junior School
The Orchard Primary School
Kingsway Infants' School
Kingswood Nursery School
Leavesden JMI School
Beechfield School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- F T Taylor0.7 km
- Foxhill Food Store0.5 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.7 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.7 km
- Variety Wines0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everett Rovers0.3 km
- The Dome1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragon Garden0.7 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.8 km
- RFC0.8 km
- Codland Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Haines Fish & Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen)1.0 km
- Indian Sizzler1.0 km
- Thai 4U1.0 km
- Kingswood Cafe0.9 km
- Saffron House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.6 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)1.8 km
- Watford Junction2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rushton Avenue0.2 km
- Maytree Crescent0.2 km
- Maytree Crescent0.3 km
- Harris Road0.3 km
- Rushton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD250BL · Data under Open Government Licence