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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £490K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Garston area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£640,000£447
Semi-Detached15£527,500£499
Terraced16£445,000£485
Flats19£200,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£450,500£378,000
2017£240,000£460,000£393,000
2018£276,000£455,000£375,000
2019£225,000£425,000£381,250
2020£249,000£433,000£375,000
2021£280,000£453,500£400,000
2022£248,500£510,000£442,000
2023£242,000£520,000£480,000
2024£227,500£520,000£485,000
2025£200,000£508,000£466,000
2026£238,075£515,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472£453£428
2017£441£455£435
2018£430£454£398
2019£385£417£419
2020£406£455£462
2021£426£483£451
2022£425£528£503
2023£423£501£479
2024£413£476£469
2025£417£488£477
2026£362£537£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Garston

Is Garston safe?

Garston records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Garston?

The median sale price in Garston is £430,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Garston?

Garston has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Garston?

Garston scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Garston sits around rank 14,421 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Garston?

The average household income in Garston is around £59,705 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.