Nascot
Ward in Watford, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.672, -0.413 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 09 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Nascot is a mainly residential ward in the western part of Watford, Hertfordshire, characterised by tree‑lined streets and a mix of Victorian, Edwardian and inter‑war housing. It sits beside sizable green lungs such as Cassiobury Park and the smaller Nascot Wood, with the River Gade and recreational facilities making the area popular with families and dog walkers.
Historically it expanded as suburban housing followed rail and road links, and today the neighbourhood retains a village feel while being close to the Watford town centre and good commuter connections into London. Locally there are independent shops, pubs and active community groups, and conservation areas and parks give the ward a strong sense of local identity and amenity-led character.
Postcode districts covering Nascot
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 10 miles
- Islington 15.7 miles
- City of Westminster 15.4 miles
- Luton 15.4 miles
- Sutton 23.9 miles
- Slough 13.5 miles
- Harrow 6.4 miles
- High Wycombe 14.7 miles
- Watford 0.9 miles
- Harlow 23.2 miles
- Stevenage 18.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 6.1 miles
Neighbouring places
Example postcodes in Nascot
WD17 4QU, WD17 4UJ, WD17 4BN, WD17 4SG, WD17 4YJ, WD17 4TL, WD17 4JX, WD17 4DX, WD17 4UD … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 14 miles
- Luton Airport 14.1 miles
- Watford Junction Railway Station 1 mile
- Watford North Railway Station 1 mile
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Schools in Nascot
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Primary
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Nascot Wood Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 1.6 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.4 miles
- Park Wood Forest 5.4 miles
- Oaklands College College 7.9 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 7.9 miles
- Uxbridge College College 8.8 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 9.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 9.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 9.2 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 9.4 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 9.6 miles