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 miles16.3 km
- Islington 15.7 miles25.3 km
- City of Westminster 15.5 miles25 km
- Luton 15 miles24.2 km
- Sutton 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Slough 14 miles22.6 km
- Harrow 6.6 miles10.6 km
- High Wycombe 15 miles24.2 km
- Watford 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Harlow 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Stevenage 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead 5.8 miles9.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Nascot Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Callowland Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Stanborough Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Woodside Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Tudor Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Meriden Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Watford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Leavesden Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Central Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Vicarage Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Bushey North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Leggatts
WD24 6QJ, WD24 6RJ, WD24 6RH, WD24 6PY, WD24 6RL, WD24 5DA, WD24 6HL, WD24 6NY, WD24 5JT … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.7 miles22 km
- London Heathrow Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Watford North Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Leggatts Ad
- The Grove 5 1.2 miles2 km
- The Hyde - at Dunning's Bar 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holiday Inn London Watford Junction 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The King's Lodge Hotel 2 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Bedford Arms 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Sopwell House 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Two Brewers by Greene King Inns 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in Leggatts
- Beechfield School Primary
- Cherry Tree Primary School Primary
- The Orchard Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Park Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Oaklands College College 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Swakeleys House Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 8.8 miles14.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Uxbridge College College 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km