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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 83 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
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
29.17(-8%)
Other theft
26.43(+383%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.55(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(+9%)
Shoplifting
5.95(-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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 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
Semi-Detached16£516,250
Terraced17£452,000
Detached1£640,000
Flats25£200,000

10 years median price trend in Garston

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

All postcodes in Garston

WD259QR

Garston Lane

WD259RJ

Coates Dell

WD259UH

The Gossamers

WD259TA

Aldbury Close

WD259UP

Bowmans Green

WD259SU

Tibbles Close

WD259TL

Lea Bushes

WD259RQ

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259EQ

Meriden

WD259SA

York Way

WD259FG

Leavesden Road

WD259GP

North Western Avenue

WD259QH

Fourth Avenue

WD259AD

The Gossamers

WD259BE

Cow Lane

WD259EE

The Gossamers

WD259FD

Finch Close

WD259BH

Ley Farm Close

WD259UF

York Way

WD259RX

York Way

WD259DP

Phillipers

WD259PS

First Avenue

WD259UL

Kelshall

WD259SW

The Pelhams

WD259TD

Amwell Close

WD259NZ

Kytes Drive

WD259UE

Bowmans Green

WD259QX

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259AN

The Gossamers

WD259EH

Meriden

WD259QQ

Fourth Avenue

WD259DF

Garsmouth Way

WD259QA

Sixth Avenue

WD259NQ

St Albans Road

WD259TJ

Phillipers

WD259US

Bowmans Green

WD259NW

Coates Way

WD259SJ

Meriden

WD259QP

Garston Lane

WD259SY

The Pelhams

WD259ES

Meriden

WD259ST

The Pelhams

WD259BQ

Harvest End

WD259QE

Third Avenue

WD259PU

Biddenham Turn

WD259FN

St Albans Road

WD259FQ

Wilcon Way

WD259AU

The Gossamers

WD259DB

Colne Way

WD259PG

Beken Court

WD259QT

Codicote Drive

WD259RB

Cuffley Avenue

WD259PX

Second Avenue

WD259QN

Garston Lane

WD259ER

Meriden

WD259SH

Meriden

WD259JS

North Western Avenue

WD259WY

Colne Way Industrial Estate

WD259RP

Mallard Way

WD259QU

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259SD

Butterwick

WD259UQ

Widgeon Way

WD259PY

First Avenue

WD259SZ

The Pelhams

WD259UG

Widgeon Way

WD259QD

Third Avenue

WD259AY

Cezanne Road

WD259UD

York Way

WD259SX

Ivinghoe Close

WD259ET

Meriden Way

WD259EP

Meriden

WD259TH

Phillipers

WD259PT

First Avenue

WD259NR

Coates Way

WD259AA

Falcon Way

WD259EN

Meriden

WD259NY

Coates Way

WD259EY

Gadswell Close

WD259DZ

Garsmouth Way

WD259PN

Heronslea

WD259RT

Garston Lane

WD259EU

Garsmouth Way

WD259BF

Cezanne Road

WD259DU

Meriden Way

WD259BN

Ley Farm Close

WD259DH

Westlea Avenue

WD259TF

The Phillipers

WD259FB

Meriden

WD259PH

Melia Close

WD259WZ

Meriden

WD259QB

Fourth Avenue

WD259RU

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259DW

Leander Gardens

WD259DJ

Westlea Avenue

WD259DE

Garsmouth Way

WD259DX

York Way

WD259NG

Holtsmere Close

WD259NS

Coates Way

WD259DQ

Meriden Way

WD259RD

Kimpton Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.