WD19 Postcode District
WD19 is the Postcode District for South Oxhey, Watford Hertfordshire
The WD19 postcode district is located in the WD Watford postal area, WD19 has a population of 29,504 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.42 square miles (8.85 square kilometres or 2,186.19 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WD19. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WD19
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WD19 postcode district is Watford, located in the county of Hertfordshire. Watford is the most significant settlement in this district. The most significant post town within this postcode district is also Watford.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WD19 4, covers Watford in Hertfordshire.
The sector WD19 5, covers Watford in Hertfordshire.
The sector WD19 6, covers Watford in Hertfordshire.
The sector WD19 7, covers Watford in Hertfordshire.
The post town for this district is WATFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Three Rivers District (502 postal codes), followed by the Watford District (B) area (175 postal codes), and finally, the Hertsmere District (B) area (5 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bushey | 1.50 | NE |
| Watford | 1.71 | N |
| Rickmansworth | 3.40 | W |
| Radlett | 4.88 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 5.59 | ENE |
| Chorleywood | 5.84 | WNW |
| Gerrards Cross | 7.62 | WSW |
| St Albans | 8.71 | NNE |
| Hemel Hempstead | 9.13 | NNW |
| Potters Bar | 9.60 | ENE |
| Amersham | 9.84 | WNW |
| Chesham | 10.84 | WNW |
| Beaconsfield | 11.03 | W |
| Hatfield | 11.86 | NE |
| Slough | 12.09 | SW |
| Berkhamsted | 12.11 | NW |
| Harpenden | 12.95 | N |
| Eton | 13.54 | SW |
| Ashford | 14.01 | SSW |
| Windsor | 14.06 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 689
Street list for WD19
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DELTA GAIN | 658 |
| PRESTWICK ROAD B4542 | 321 |
| PRESTWICK ROAD B4542 | 321 |
| PRESTWICK ROAD B4542 | 321 |
| BRIDLINGTON ROAD | 88 |
| HIGHLANDS | 84 |
| HENBURY WAY | 79 |
| BUXTON PATH | 74 |
| OXHEY DRIVE | 69 |
| OXHEY DRIVE | 69 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1851 |
| Shoplifting | 714 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 418 |
| Other theft | 368 |
| Vehicle crime | 331 |
| Public order | 280 |
| Burglary | 253 |
| Drugs | 152 |
| Other crime | 102 |
| Robbery | 56 |
| Possession of weapons | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 28 |
| Bicycle theft | 22 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTWICK ROAD | WATFORD | 24 | WD19 7DT | View map | |
| DELTA GAIN | WATFORD | 17 | WD19 5BL | View map | |
| CHALK HILL | WATFORD | 12 | WD19 4BL | View map | |
| YE CORNER | WATFORD | 10 | WD19 4BS | View map | |
| LITTLE OXHEY LANE | WATFORD | 8 | WD19 6FR | View map | |
| HALLOWES CRESCENT | WATFORD | 7 | WD19 7NT | View map | |
| VILLIERS ROAD | WATFORD | 6 | WD19 4AH | View map |
Schools in the district
Oxhey Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Eastbury Road , Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 4RL
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Williamson Hayley Yendell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bromet Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxhey Road , Watford
Postcode: WD19 4SG
Headteacher: Mrs Maria Pace (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bromet Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxhey Road , Watford
Postcode: WD19 4SG
Headteacher: Mrs Maria Pace (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Meryl School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Mead , Carpenders Park , Watford
Postcode: WD19 5BT
Headteacher: Mr Craig Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenfields Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ellesborough Close , Watford
Postcode: WD19 6QH
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Day (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodhall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 6QX
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Lake (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7DW
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Payne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7SL
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Morley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7SL
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Morley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Colnbrook School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hayling Road , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7UY
Headteacher: Ms Caroline Aplin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Warren Dell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7UZ
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Morley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Warren Dell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey , Watford
Postcode: WD19 7UZ
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Morley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 99 EASTBURY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 4JP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 38 BRIDLINGTON ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7AE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Carpenders Park Dental Surgery | 13 THE PARADE, DELTA GAIN, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 5BL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Caspian Dental Clinic | UNIT B, BRUNEL COURT, 22 ALDENHAM ROAD, WATFORD, WD19 4FR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Prestwick House | 20A STATION APPROACH, WATFORD, WD19 7DT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Attenborough Surgery | ATTENBOROUGH CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 5EU | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0208 4280355 |
| 2 | South Oxhey Surgery | OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7SF | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84215224 |
| 3 | Consulting Rooms | THE CONSULTING ROOMS, OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RU | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84282292 |
| 4 | Manor View At South Oxhey | OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, WD19 7SF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D B Jones Pharmacy | 10 THE PARADE, DELTA GAIN, CARPENDERS PARK, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 5BL | PHARMACY | Call 020 84281643 |
| 2 | Viks Pharmacy | 4 STATION APPROACH, WATFORD, WD19 7DT | PHARMACY | Call 020 84210208 |
| 3 | Lex Pharmacy | 24 LITTLE OXHEY LANE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 6FR | PHARMACY | Call 020 84284719 |
| 4 | Esoms Chemist | UNIT 5 MARKET PLACE, 34 PRESTWICK ROAD, WATFORD, WD19 7EU | PHARMACY | Call 02084 286806 |
| 5 | Medco Pharmacy | 12 HALLOWES CRESCENT, HAYLING ROAD, SOUTH OXHEY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7NT | PHARMACY | Call 02084 282660 |
| 6 | Prestwick Chemist | 315 PRESTWICK ROAD, SOUTH OXHEY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 6UT | PHARMACY | Call 02084 212929 |
| 7 | Arches Pharmacee | UNIT B, ATTENBOROUGH COURT, OWEN SQUARE, WATFORD, WD19 4FN | PHARMACY | Call 01923 223468 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams Opticians | 1 ST. ANDREWS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Alan Mansell Opticians | 14 WOODWAYE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 4NW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Focus Eyecare Ltd | 13 STATION APPROACH, WATFORD, WD19 7DT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £812,714 | 42 | £784,808 | 42 | £696,957 | 37 | £679,842 | 38 |
| Semi-detached | £540,863 | 94 | £576,145 | 115 | £537,929 | 92 | £546,854 | 130 |
| Terraced | £456,264 | 124 | £443,875 | 98 | £450,798 | 91 | £444,081 | 126 |
| Flats | £295,934 | 72 | £326,486 | 101 | £324,255 | 109 | £328,864 | 134 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Carpenders Park
CRS Code: CPK
Operator: LO
Line: Watford DC Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: London Overground
Bushey
CRS Code: BSH
Operator: LO
Line: Watford DC Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: London Overground
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.15
Average Driving Distance: 4.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 673
M1 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.06
Average Driving Distance: 5.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 263
M25 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.11
Average Driving Distance: 6.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 155
M1 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.69
Average Driving Distance: 6.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 665
M25 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.36
Average Driving Distance: 7.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 557
M25 J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.50
Average Driving Distance: 6.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 378
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WD19 4 | Watford (wd) Delivery Office |
| WD19 5 | Watford (wd) Delivery Office |
| WD19 6 | Watford (wd) Delivery Office |
| WD19 7 | Watford (wd) Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | D | 1 | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| W | D | 1 | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WD19 postal code is SOUTH OXHEY followed by WATFORD, and CARPENDERS PARK.
The WD19 Postcode shares a border with WD23 (BUSHEY, BUSHEY HEATH), HA5 (PINNER, EASTCOTE), HA6 (NORTHWOOD) and WD18 (WATFORD).
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