Woodside is in Watford and in Watford district. WD24 6QS is located in the Leggatts electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodside, Watford, WD24 6QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD24 6QT, WD24 6NT, WD24 6NS, WD24 6HU, WD24 6NU, WD24 6SX, WD24 6NL, WD24 6SY, WD24 6SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD24 6QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 39.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 47.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 18.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 35.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.9% | 18.8% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.8% | 45.5% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 65.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 20.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 65.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Leggatts average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodside has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leggatts and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Woodside, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-03-02 | £658,783 |
| 22 Woodside, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-08-10 | £450,175 |
| 16 Woodside, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-08-03 | £565,213 |
| 10 Woodside, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-02-22 | £362,194 |
| 18 Woodside, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-01-30 | £481,970 |
WD24 6QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Northfield Gardens , WD24 7RL | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shapla Tandoori | 103 - 105 Longspring, Watford | 593 yd | |
| Indian Sizzler | 97 Longspring, Watford | 593 yd | |
| McDonalds | 331 St Albans Road, Watford | 617 yd | |
| Dome Kitchen Ltd (t/a Dome Café & Desi Kitchen) | 413 St Albans Road, Watford | 634 yd | |
| Feros Sandwich & Bagel Hub | 422 St Albans Road, Watford | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Rovers | Everett Rovers FC, Dodd Road | 485 yd | |
| The Dome | 417 - 421 St Albans Road, Watford | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 423 St Albans Road, Watford | 642 yd | |
| Viking Fish Bar | 3 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford | 689 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 482 St Albans Road, Watford | 696 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Also Giant's Burger | 468 St Albans Road, Watford | 701 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 474 St Albans Road, Watford | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazin Romanesc Maria | 318 St Albans Road, Watford | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harebreaks Recreation Ground The Harebreaks | grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Cherry Tree Primary School BERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Bill Everett Community Centre (Closed) Leggatts Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Everett Rovers Fc NORTH WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Leggatts Way LEGGATTS PLAYING FIELD LEGGATTS PLAYING FIELD DODD ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St Marks Church Hall LEGGATTS WAY | 469 yd | |
| Callowland Recreation Ground Ashby Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| North Watford Playing Field GAMMONS LANE | tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Leavesden Recreation Ground (Closed) Clarke Way | grass pitches | 786 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 313.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.