WD Postcode Area for the Watford Region
The WD area code stands for the letters w and d in WatforD.
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
This section of the site is all about the WD Postcode area, also known as the Watford Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as WD17.
Map of the WD Watford Postcode
Map of the WD Watford Postcode Area
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Quick Facts about the WD Postcode
| Width from East to West | 13.46 mi |
| Height from North to South | 9.25 mi |
| Area of WD | 73.57 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 13.79 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 56.91 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 12 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 52 |
| Number of Post Towns | 7 |
| Number of Postcodes | 7,354 |
The WD postcode area represents a group of 11 postal districts in the Watford area of the United Kingdom. The area has a population of 255,988 and covers an area of 190,560 hectares. Fun fact: 0.39% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Hertfordshire (99.58%), Buckinghamshire (0.27%), Greater London (0.15%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the WD Postcode Area?
The WD Watford,Postcode is in the Eastern English Region.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: HA - Harrow, SL - Slough, NW - London - NW, EN - Enfield, AL - St Albans, UB - Uxbridge and HP - Hemel Hempstead, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is WD4 and the most urban is WD24.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD4 | 24,946,223 | 709,374 | 2.84% |
| WD7 | 20,413,161 | 703,088 | 3.44% |
| WD3 | 56,093,127 | 2,133,742 | 3.80% |
| WD5 | 7,582,825 | 419,448 | 5.53% |
| WD25 | 20,397,608 | 1,278,005 | 6.27% |
| WD6 | 23,663,305 | 1,603,363 | 6.78% |
| WD23 | 12,126,183 | 1,129,206 | 9.31% |
| WD19 | 8,851,549 | 887,806 | 10.03% |
| WD18 | 6,659,072 | 951,571 | 14.29% |
| WD17 | 5,593,718 | 890,886 | 15.93% |
| WD24 | 4,226,831 | 846,873 | 20.04% |
| Total | 190,553,602 (m²) | 11,553,362 (m²) | 6.06% |
A map showing the boundary of WD in relation to other areas
There are 7 towns within the Watford postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 190,560² |
| Miles | 736² |
| Feet | 20,511,687,840² |
| Kilometres | 1,906² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Borehamwood Delivery Office
- Bushey Delivery Office
- Kings Langley Delivery Office
- Radlett Delivery Office
- Rickmansworth Delivery Office
- Watford (wd) Delivery Office
Councils within the WD Area
Towns and Villages within the Area
- Commonwood - village
- Eastbury - Settlement
- Elstree - village
- Green Street - village
- Harrow Weald - Urban Area
- Hatch End - Urban Area
- Hemel Hempstead - town
- Hunton Bridge - otherSettlement
- Kings Langley - otherSettlement
- Letchmore Heath - village
- Maple Cross - village
- Mill Hill - Urban Area
- Moor Park - Settlement