WD24 7BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WD24) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WD which means Watford.
- Postal District. In our case WD24.
- Postal Sector. In our case WD24 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area WD is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WD24 7BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WATFORD (WD) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WD24 7BQ postcode have the street address of Windsor Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WD24 7BQ postcode is home to a bustling 66 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WATFORD within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
WD24 7BQ is within the town of Watford.
Looking at our data the WD24 7BQ is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The WD24 7BQ postcode area is composed of 95% residential properties, 5% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WD24 7BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in WD24 7BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in WD24 7BQ fall under these categories: Offices.
Offices include 3, Windsor Road.
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Map of the WD24 7BQ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 95% |
| Commercial | 5% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WD24 7BQ
The telephone area code for WD24 7BQ is 01923 Watford.
Map Coordinates for WD24 7BQ
| Latitude | 51.674068074 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.394033242475 |
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Weather Forecast for WD24 7BQ
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WD24 7BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For WD24 7BQ
| Average Mbps | 123.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
WD24 7BQ has an average download speed of 123.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
563 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
81% of postcodes (953,852) have slower broadband speeds.
19% of postcodes (230,226) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WD24 7BQ
| Average Mbps | 15.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
WD24 7BQ has an average upload speed of 15.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,014 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
70% of postcodes (826,640) have slower upload speeds.
29% of postcodes (346,987) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the WD24 7BQ Postcode
Primary Schools
Parkgate Junior School
Address: Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Pipe
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2018-06-22)
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: 01923243905
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Address: Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL
Headteacher: Mr Gwyn Pritchard
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-07-06)
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01923221984
Knutsford Primary Academy
Address: Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Parsey
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-12)
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01923466020
Secondary Schools
The Watford UTC
Address: 18 Colonial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4PT
Headteacher: Mr Paul Quinn
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-03-15)
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Address: Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE
Headteacher: Mrs H Hyde
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-10-04)
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact:
Future Academies Watford
Address: Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW
Headteacher: Mr Sam Fox
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-06-29)
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01923672964
Higher Schools
West Herts College
Address: Watford Campus, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ
Headteacher: Ms Gill Worgan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-10)
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Stanmore College
Address: Elm Park, Stanmore, , HA7 4BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Annette Cast
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-28)
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: 02084207700
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Address: Mount Park Avenue, Middlesex, , HA1 3HX
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Parkin
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-05-19)
Distance: 8.28 miles
Contact: 02084228084
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WD24 7BQ
MARC FRIEDMANN AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 452 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 6PJ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 205 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5BH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
CRYSALIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 161 LEAVESDEN ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5EP
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: APEX HOUSE, 60 LEAVESDEN ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5DN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
ORA DENTAL GROUP
Address: 97 ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 1SJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 107 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 3HE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WD24 7BQ
TUDORKEN PHARMACY
Address: 364A ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 6PQ
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 231378
BOOTS
Address: 231 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5BQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
CHAGCREST LIMITED
Address: 141-143 BUSHEY MILL LANE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 7PD
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 225891
VISION PHARMACY
Address: 221 ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5BH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 210102
ONE STOP PHARMACY
Address: 98 LEAVESDEN ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5EH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ODHAMS TRADING ESTATE, ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 7RT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 650710
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WD24 7BQ
EYE CARE CLINIC
Address: 267 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, WD24 5BJ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE CLINIC
Address: 267 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5BJ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
STEWART - DICK OPTICIANS
Address: 213 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 5BH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 224008, fax: 01923 248184
DIRECT OPTICIANS
Address: 413 ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 6PR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
4642 WATFORD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ODHAMS TRADING ESTATE, ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 7RT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
GARDENER & BASSON OPTICIANS (WATFORD)
Address: 11 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0JE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WD24 7BQ
TUDOR SURGERY
Address: 137-139 BUSHEY MILL LANE, WATFORD, WD24 7PH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE AT CALLOWLAND
Address: 141A LEAVESDEN ROAD, WATFORD, WD24 5DG
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES - GARSTON CLINIC
Address: ST. ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, WD24 7RZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 6A NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD25 9GP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 672086
MERIDEN SURGERY
Address: HARVEST END, WATFORD, WD25 9UB
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
SUTHERGREY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 37A ST. JOHNS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 1LS
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 224424
Transport Links near WD24 7BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WD24 7BQ
- Watford North
Watford North station, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DSDistance: 0.27 milesDriving Time: 0.74 minutes - Watford Junction
Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EUDistance: 0.91 milesDriving Time: 2.18 minutes - Garston (Hertfordshire)
Garston station, Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RTDistance: 1.62 milesDriving Time: 3.57 minutes - Watford High Street
Watford High Street station, 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NWDistance: 1.88 milesDriving Time: 4.13 minutes - Bushey
Bushey station, Pinner Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 4EADistance: 2.67 milesDriving Time: 5.18 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WD24 7BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WD24 7BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WD24 7BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Watford Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dean Russell |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WD24 7BQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Watford District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Watford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Watford District at the following link Watford District.How much is the Council Tax?
Watford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Watford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WD24 7BQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilHouse Sales in WD24 7BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £155,000 | £262,500 | £174,167 | 3 |
| 2015 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £412,600 | £420,000 | £416,300 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the WD24 7BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Odhams Trading Estate, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RT | 0.66 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Asda |
| Waitrose, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RU | 0.77 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, North Western Avenue, WATFORD, WD25 9JS | 0.91 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, The Parade, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 1NA | 1.70 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Albert Road South, WATFORD, WD17 1PE | 1.73 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WD24 7BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ | 1.22 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Charter Place, |
| Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway, London, NW7 3HB | 6.19 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway |
| St Annes Centre Food Court, Harrow, HA1 1AT | 6.89 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to St Annes Centre Food Court |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 7.43 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 6PP | 0.26 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 6PP |
| McDonald's, Odhams Trading Estate, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RT | 0.41 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to McDonald's, Odhams Trading Estate, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RT |
| McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD25 0NH | 1.30 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD25 0NH |
| McDonald's, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 2BJ | 1.36 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to McDonald's, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 2BJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 4AE | 0.43 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to KFC Watford - St Albans Road |
| KFC, Uxbridge Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DW | 4.70 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to KFC Rickmansworth - Uxbridge Road |
| KFC, The Broadway, Joel Street, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1NU | 5.02 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to KFC Northwood Hills - Noel Street |
| KFC, High Road, HARROW, HA3 6HE | 5.15 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to KFC Harrow Weald - High Road |
| KFC, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1AW | 5.31 miles | Directions from WD24 7BQ to KFC Borehamwood - Shenley Road |