Watford Rural
Parish in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.629, -0.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 11 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Watford Rural is a civil parish in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, lying to the south‑west of Watford. It combines suburban neighbourhoods such as South Oxhey and Carpenders Park with stretches of green belt and small woodlands, giving a mix of denser housing and semi‑rural feel.
The area grew significantly in the 20th century as part of the London commuter belt and still has a strong community focus, with notable post‑war housing at South Oxhey and ongoing regeneration initiatives. Local life is shaped by good rail and road links into Watford and London, nearby employment around Leavesden (including the film studios) and active residents’ groups and community centres that drive cultural and social events.
Postcode districts covering Watford Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 7.3 miles
- Islington 13.4 miles
- City of Westminster 12.7 miles
- Luton 18.5 miles
- Sutton 20.8 miles
- Croydon 22.9 miles
- Slough 12 miles
- Harrow 3.4 miles
- High Wycombe 15.3 miles
- Watford 2.2 miles
- Woking 23.6 miles
- Harlow 23.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- South Oxhey Ward 0.5 miles
- Oxhey Hall & Hayling Ward 0.6 miles
- Carpenders Park Ward 0.6 miles
- Oxhey Ward 1 mile
- Moor Park Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hatch End Ward 1.6 miles
- Holywell Ward 1.6 miles
- Vicarage Ward 1.7 miles
- Moor Park & Eastbury Ward 1.8 miles
- Central Ward 1.9 miles
- Pinner Ward 2 miles
- Bushey Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Watford Rural
WD19 5AQ, WD19 6AE, WD19 6HG, WD19 6HB, WD19 6UW, WD19 6LW, WD19 4TN, WD19 7FF, WD19 6YS … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 11.3 miles
- Luton Airport 17 miles
- Carpenders Park Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Bushey Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Watford Rural Ad
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn London Watford Junction 4 2.4 miles
- The Grove 5 3.9 miles
- Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- The Hyde - at Dunning's Bar 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction 3 2.4 miles
- The Bedford Arms 3 6.6 miles
- Southern Cross 2 2.5 miles
- Southern Cross 2 2.5 miles
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 7.8 miles
Schools in Watford Rural
- Colnbrook School Special
- Greenfields Primary School Primary
- Oxhey Wood Primary School Primary
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Meryl School Primary
- Warren Dell Primary School Primary
- Woodhall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 1.5 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.3 miles
- Park Wood Forest 4.5 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 5.4 miles
- Uxbridge College College 6.4 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.9 miles
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 7.4 miles
- Brunel University University 7.5 miles
- Church Road Stadium 8 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 8 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 8.1 miles