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About

Garston lies to the east of Watford town centre and is primarily residential, with a mix of interwar terraces, semi‑detached houses and later estates. Local provision includes a parade of shops, a primary school, and a community centre that hosts events and activities. Garston Park is a central green space with sports pitches and a playground; the park and nearby playing fields are used regularly by local clubs and families. Streets are arranged around a few main routes that link the neighbourhood to surrounding parts of the borough.

Transport links are centred on Garston railway station, served by the Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, which gives a short rail connection to the wider network. Several local bus routes run through the area, providing direct trips into Watford town centre and connections to nearby suburbs. Housing, schools and leisure facilities mean many daily needs can be met within the neighbourhood while still leaving commuters with straightforward public transport options.

Area overview

On average Garston has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garston is £59,705 per year. There are 2 schools in Garston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garston is home to around 8,399 people, with a population density of about 4,211.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garston Population
8,399
Population density
4,211.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.77(-4%)
Other theft
24.29(+337%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.76(+71%)
Shoplifting
9.88(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,859
57.87%
Other White
834
9.93%
Indian
673
8.01%
African
300
3.57%
Other Asian
298
3.55%
Total population: 8,397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,047
31.41%
No qualifications
1,281
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,002
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
909
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
745
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,517

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,000
30.55%
Owns outright
814
24.87%
Other social rented
688
21.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
11.98%
Social rents from council
292
8.92%
Total households: 3,273

Property prices in Garston

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £401,500 in Garston area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£597,500
Flats22£200,000
Semi-Detached15£475,000
Terraced17£466,000

10 years median price trend in Garston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garston.

All postcodes in Garston

WD259RG

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259QJ

Garston Lane

WD259RF

Telford Close

WD259ST

The Pelhams

WD259DU

Meriden Way

WD259PN

Heronslea

WD259UB

Harvest End

WD259UD

York Way

WD259AD

The Gossamers

WD259SG

The Turnstones

WD259SR

Phillipers

WD259BE

Cow Lane

WD259PY

First Avenue

WD259RQ

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259SA

York Way

WD259AW

The Gossamers

WD259DZ

Garsmouth Way

WD259FF

St Albans Road

WD259TA

Aldbury Close

WD259QX

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259RU

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259SL

Bramfield

WD259NQ

St Albans Road

WD259TH

Phillipers

WD259DQ

Meriden Way

WD259NP

St Albans Road

WD259RX

York Way

WD259UH

The Gossamers

WD259GP

North Western Avenue

WD259EQ

Meriden

WD259ER

Meriden

WD259QP

Garston Lane

WD259RT

Garston Lane

WD259TF

The Phillipers

WD259DD

York Way

WD259BG

Alma Place

WD259DJ

Westlea Avenue

WD259PL

Park Terrace

WD259ET

Meriden Way

WD259EA

York Way

WD259QS

Codicote Drive

WD259BP

York Way

WD259RH

Fourth Avenue

WD259AF

Holtsmere Close

WD259AY

Cezanne Road

WD259PZ

First Avenue

WD259SU

Tibbles Close

WD259NX

Coates Way

WD259RN

St Albans Road

WD259SJ

Meriden

WD259QQ

Fourth Avenue

WD259UG

Widgeon Way

WD259DE

Garsmouth Way

WD259TE

The Phillipers

WD259UP

Bowmans Green

WD259FG

Leavesden Road

WD259RA

Bovingdon Crescent

WD259DP

Phillipers

WD259PH

Melia Close

WD259RJ

Coates Dell

WD259AG

Ravenscroft

WD259FD

Finch Close

WD259FL

St Albans Road

WD259LQ

Garston Park Parade

WD259NY

Coates Way

WD259QN

Garston Lane

WD259NR

Coates Way

WD259EX

Gadswell Close

WD259XR

Bowmans Green

WD259BN

Ley Farm Close

WD259EU

Garsmouth Way

WD259TL

Lea Bushes

WD259DX

York Way

WD259EB

York Way

WD259EL

Meriden

WD259PT

First Avenue

WD259QA

Sixth Avenue

WD259SY

The Pelhams

WD259AU

The Gossamers

WD259BH

Ley Farm Close

WD259DW

Leander Gardens

WD259AJ

The Gossamers

WD259QB

Fourth Avenue

WD259QW

Felden Close

WD259EJ

Garston Lane

WD259FA

Meriden

WD259FH

St Albans Road

WD259SP

Phillipers

WD259AS

Cezanne Road

WD259NT

Kytes Drive

WD259AE

Ravenscroft

WD259DY

Garsmouth Way

WD259NW

Coates Way

WD259SW

The Pelhams

WD259EH

Meriden

WD259QZ

Codicote Drive

WD259RL

Coates Dell

WD259AT

The Gossamers

WD259UE

Bowmans Green

WD259EZ

Gadswell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.