Welcome to Watford Rural

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Introduction

Watford Rural is a civil parish in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, England. Located approximately 14 miles (23 km) northwest of central London and adjacent to the Greater London boundary, it is an urbanised parish characterised by suburban residential development. The local council is Watford Rural Parish Council. The parish covers South Oxhey and Carpenders Park, which although part of the Watford urban area, are outside the borough of Watford. The parish was created in 1894 when the ancient Watford parish was split into urban and rural parishes. At the 2011 census it had a population of 20,867.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

816 hectares

Population

22,396 (2021)

Density

2,746 people/km2

Mean age

38.6

Ward

Carpenders Park

District

Three Rivers

Postcodes

HA5, WD18, WD19

ONS ID

E04004815


Council

Contact details for Watford Rural Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Watford Rural Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Watford Rural Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Watford Rural Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Watford Rural Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Watford Rural Parish.

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Local News

The UK 100 Conspiracy – East Anglia Bylines

The UK 100 Conspiracy – East Anglia Bylines

Published: 12th Mar 2023 - East Anglia Bylines

Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy hits Malawi and Mozambique

Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy hits Malawi and Mozambique

Published: 13th Mar 2023 - Watford Observer