Leggatts
Ward in Watford, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.678, -0.408 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 10 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Leggatts is a ward in the western part of Watford, Hertfordshire, England, made up largely of suburban and post‑war residential streets with a mix of council and private housing. It sits within easy reach of the town centre and benefits from good road and rail links into Watford and London, so many residents commute while local shops, schools and community centres serve day‑to‑day needs.
Historically shaped by 20th‑century suburban expansion, the area has a socially and culturally mixed population and has seen pockets of regeneration and community activity in recent years. Its quieter residential character and relative affordability compared with central Watford make it appealing to families and local first‑time buyers, while local groups and amenities give the ward a distinct neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering Leggatts
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 10.2 miles
- Islington 15.7 miles
- City of Westminster 15.5 miles
- Luton 15 miles
- Sutton 24.2 miles
- Slough 14 miles
- Harrow 6.6 miles
- High Wycombe 15 miles
- Watford 1.3 miles
- Harlow 22.9 miles
- Stevenage 18.1 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 5.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Nascot Ward 0.5 miles
- Callowland Ward 0.7 miles
- Stanborough Ward 0.7 miles
- Park Ward 0.9 miles
- Woodside Ward 1 mile
- Tudor Ward 1 mile
- Meriden Ward 1.2 miles
- Watford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Leavesden Ward 1.4 miles
- Central Ward 1.6 miles
- Vicarage Ward 1.8 miles
- Bushey North Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Leggatts
WD24 5JX, WD24 5LN, WD24 5NX, WD24 6SE, WD24 6PB, WD24 6SX, WD24 6NY, WD24 6RY, WD24 5GU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.7 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 14.5 miles
- Watford North Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Watford Junction Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Leggatts Ad
- Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction 3 1.1 miles
- Holiday Inn London Watford Junction 4 1.2 miles
- The Grove 5 1.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 1.5 miles
- Southern Cross 2 1 mile
- The Hyde - At Dunning's Bar 0.9 miles
- Best Western White House Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Watford North 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Watford Central 3 1.9 miles
- Ricky Road Guest House 1.6 miles
Schools in Leggatts
- Beechfield School Primary
- Cherry Tree Primary School Primary
- The Orchard Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 2 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.8 miles
- Park Wood Forest 5.9 miles
- Oaklands College College 7.4 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 8.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 8.8 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 8.8 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 9.1 miles
- Uxbridge College College 9.3 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 9.4 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9.5 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 9.5 miles