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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. The median sale price in Garston is £438,000 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,000 and £500,000. 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: £438,000
Price per sq ft: £470
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £500K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (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
Detached2£650,000£527
Semi-Detached12£510,000£498
Terraced14£453,500£485
Flats17£208,150£385

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£205,500£508,000£466,000
2026£261,000£515,000£455,000
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£418£488£477
2026£366£537£497
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,990
Band F£3,534
Band G£4,078
Band H£4,893

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.