About WD25 8HB
WD25 8HB scores 54/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Costco Watford about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WD25 8HB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,585 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WD25 8HB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 6 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 9 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 41.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Hilfield Lane Childrens Play Area, about 4 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (about 9 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 15 supermarkets in the wider area, including Costco, Tesco, Spar, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Costco Watford, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.8 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WD25 8HB on NestScope.