South Oxhey
Ward in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.622, -0.393 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 11 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
The South Oxhey ward sits within the district of Three Rivers in Hertfordshire, England, on the northern fringe of the London commuter belt and close to Watford. It developed after the Second World War as a large council estate created to rehouse Londoners, and the estate layout and 1950s shopping parade still give the area a recognisable post‑war character.
Economically and socially it has a strong community focus with a mix of social and private housing, active community groups and ongoing regeneration schemes aimed at improving housing and local facilities; residents rely on nearby Carpenders Park station and value green spaces such as Oxhey Woods for recreation. While it has faced typical challenges associated with large estates, local initiatives, grassroots arts projects and a clear neighbourhood identity are important parts of life there.
Postcode districts covering South Oxhey
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 7 miles
- Islington 13.2 miles
- City of Westminster 12.4 miles
- Luton 19 miles
- Sutton 20.4 miles
- Croydon 22.5 miles
- Slough 11.7 miles
- Harrow 3.1 miles
- High Wycombe 15.3 miles
- Watford 2.7 miles
- Woking 23.1 miles
- Harlow 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Watford Rural Parish 0.5 miles
- Carpenders Park Ward 0.7 miles
- Oxhey Hall & Hayling Ward 1 mile
- Hatch End Ward 1.2 miles
- Moor Park Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Oxhey Ward 1.5 miles
- Pinner Ward 1.5 miles
- Northwood Hills Ward 1.6 miles
- Moor Park & Eastbury Ward 1.8 miles
- Northwood Ward 1.9 miles
- Holywell Ward 2 miles
- Harrow Weald Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in South Oxhey
WD19 6RU, WD19 6NJ, WD19 7GD, WD19 6LY, WD19 7EW, WD19 7HR, WD19 6UD, WD19 7TD, WD19 6YQ … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 10.8 miles
- Luton Airport 17.5 miles
- Carpenders Park Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Hatch End Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near South Oxhey Ad
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 2.5 miles
- The Grove 5 4.3 miles
- Holiday Inn London Watford Junction 4 2.8 miles
- Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- The Hyde - at Dunning's Bar 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction 3 2.9 miles
- The Bedford Arms 3 6.8 miles
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- The Tudor Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 6.7 miles
Schools in South Oxhey
- Greenfields Primary School Primary
- Oxhey Wood Primary School Primary
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 2 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.1 miles
- Park Wood Forest 4.3 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 5 miles
- Uxbridge College College 6 miles
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Brunel University University 7 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 7.4 miles
- Church Road Stadium 7.5 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 7.9 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 7.9 miles