Kensington Avenue in the town of WATFORD
About Kensington Avenue
Kensington Avenue is a street located in the town of Watford. The street has a length of approximately 332 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hertfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Watford District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 42409390 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WD18 7RZ, WD18 7RY and WD18 7RW.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 16.84 miles North West from central London., 7.47 miles South West from St Albans, 15.63 miles South from Luton and 20.51 miles South East from Aylesbury.
KENSINGTON AVENUE is within the Post Town of WATFORD
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Map of Kensington Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004977 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Kensington Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Watford - Croxley Green Address: 2 Ascot Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.54 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Watford Croxley Green Address: 2 Ascot Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.58 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Watford Central Address: 23-25 Market St, Watford, WD18 0PA Telephone: 0871 984 6320 Visit Hotel Page |
0.61 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction Address: 19 Bridle Path Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.97 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Watford Central Address: Timms Meadow Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.00 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £275,000 | £165,000 | £234,494 | 9 |
| 2015 | £375,100 | £370,000 | £352,020 | 5 |
| 2016 | £345,000 | £235,000 | £292,000 | 5 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £402,000 | £371,700 | 5 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £393,500 | £389,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £194,000 | £396,250 | 6 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £283,058 | £346,529 | 2 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £467,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £220,000 | £372,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Hightown Housing Association Limited , Coming Soon - Bluebell Place | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7BX | |
| BPC Land & New Homes | Sydney Road, Watford, WD18 7PL | |
| Tudor Estates | 54 Market Street, Watford,WD18 0PY | Visit Website |
| Rentome | AGF House, 3-5 Rickmansworth Road, Watford,WD18 0GX | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Kensington Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 51.653309 |
| Longitude | -0.411687 |
| OS Easting (X): | 509865 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 196192 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ099962 |
Roads that have a Junction with Kensington Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Queens Avenue | junction |
| Harwoods Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
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| Sunset | 16:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Northolt 2 November 2024 at 15:00 (7.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.4°C (77.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121366 & E00121361 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multicultural New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 33.59 |
| Area Population | 1728.00 |
| Male Population | 915.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 813.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 26 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023900 |
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| LSOA Name: | Watford 010B |
| SOA Code: | 7b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004977 |
| MSOA Name: | Watford 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Whippendell Rd Express |
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| 170 Whippendell Rd, Watford, WD18 7NB |
| 0345 671 9501 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whippendell Rd Express |
| Morrisons Watford |
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| Ascot Road, Watford WD18 8AA |
| 01923 700695 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Watford |
| Iceland Watford |
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| 125 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA |
| 01923249364 |
| Distance: 0.62 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Watford |
| Sainsburys Watford |
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| Albert Road South, Watford, England, WD17 1PE |
| 01923 255252 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Watford |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01923 | WATFORD - LWWAT | P31 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 27.3 | 13.6 | >=30 | Y | 48 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Watford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Watford, Hertfordshire &WD17 3EX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01923 226 400 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Watford |
| The Member of Parliament is Matt Turmaine |
| Details for the MP Matt Turmaine on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Matt Turmaine on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Matt Turmaine won with a majority of 4,723 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,100 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Vicarage Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Central Primary School
Address: Central Primary School, Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01923225129
Bromet Primary School
Address: Bromet Primary School, Oxhey Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4SG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Address: Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery), Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01923227306
Field Junior School
Address: Field Junior School, Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01923221877
Laurance Haines School
Address: Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6BW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01923226987
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Watford St John's Church of England Primary School, 32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01923255017
Parkgate Junior School
Address: Parkgate Junior School, Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01923243905
Chater Junior School
Address: Chater Junior School, Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01923446686
Laurance Haines School
Address: Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01923233146
Chater Infant School
Address: Chater Infant School, Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01923221060
Cassiobury Junior School
Address: Cassiobury Junior School, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01923232411
Lanchester Primary School
Address: Lanchester Primary School, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01923224160
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Address: Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School, Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01923239653
Nascot Wood Junior School
Address: Nascot Wood Junior School, Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01923238784
Ascot Road Primary School
Address: Ascot Road Primary School, Ascot Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01923801559
Holywell Primary School
Address: Holywell Primary School, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6LL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01923225188
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Address: Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School, Malvern Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3QQ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01923773430
Yorke Mead Primary School
Address: Yorke Mead Primary School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3PX
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01923778420
Harvey Road Primary School
Address: Harvey Road Primary School, Harvey Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3BN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01923773801
England Secondary Schools
The Watford UTC
Address: The Watford UTC, 18 Colonial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4PT
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Address: Watford Grammar School for Girls, Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Westfield Academy
Address: Westfield Academy, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01923231560
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Address: Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01923208900
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Address: Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact:
Croxley Danes School
Address: Croxley Danes School, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01923284483
England Higher Schools
West Herts College
Address: West Herts College, Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Nearest Hospitals
| Watford General Hospital |
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| Address: Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB, |
| NHS Sector |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01923 244366 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Watford General Hospital |
| Community Eyecare Cataract and Surgical Centre |
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| Address: Intu Centre Watford, Lower Mall, Queens Road, |
| Independent Sector |
| Community Health And Eyecare Limited |
| Distance: 1.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to Community Eyecare Cataract and Surgical Centre |
| Langley House Community Hospital |
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| Address: 698 St. Albans Road, Watford, |
| Independent Sector |
| Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Distance: 3.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Langley House Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 CASSIO ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0QL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2A ROSSLYN ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0JY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
PEACE CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Address: PEACE PROSPECT, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 3EW
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
WEST HERTS COMMUNITY HEALTH N H
Address: PEACE CHILDRENS CENTRE, PEACE PROSPECT, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 3EW
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
GROUND FLOOR DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WATFORD ORTHODONTICS, WILMINGTON CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0AF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, WATFORD, WD18 0PD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MEADOWELL SURGERY
Address: 87 CASSIO ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0QN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 7 PRINTERS AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7QR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 7 PRINTERS AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7QR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Address: BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 7 PRINTERS AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7QR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 202600
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR, COLNE HOUSE, 21 UPTON ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0JP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 226266
WATFORD HEALTH CENTTE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 21 UPTON ROAD, WATFORD, WD18 0JP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MD PHARMACY
Address: 80 WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7LR
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 223673
BRIDGEWATER PHARMACY
Address: 5 PRINTERS AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7QR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 227741
JOHN DAVIS PHARMACY
Address: 21 UPTON ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0JP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 223911
GREENFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 77 TOLPITS LANE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 6NT
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 232742
HINTONS PHARMACY
Address: 88 THE PARADE, HIGH STREET, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD17 1AW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 248992
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: SUPERDRUG STORES PLC, 153 THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD, WD17 2TN
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 244356
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Watford High Street Station is 0.86 miles away.
Address: Watford High Street station, 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW
Watford High Street is situated on the Watford DC Line and is managed by London Overground.
Watford High Street Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Watford Junction Station is 0.96 miles away.
Address: Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Watford Junction is situated on the Watford DC Line|Abbey Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Watford Junction Station is staffed on a full time basis.