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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

WD259QR

Garston Lane

WD259DT

Meriden Way

WD259PG

Beken Court

WD259QE

Third Avenue

WD259DN

Westlea Avenue

WD259SD

Butterwick

WD259AN

The Gossamers

WD259PW

Cow Lane

WD259RD

Kimpton Place

WD259DR

Garsmouth Way

WD259NS

Coates Way

WD259QF

Fifth Avenue

WD259UQ

Widgeon Way

WD259EY

Gadswell Close

WD259FB

Meriden

WD259FJ

Kilby Close

WD259US

Bowmans Green

WD259RP

Mallard Way

WD259AH

The Meadows

WD259WY

Colne Way Industrial Estate

WD259DL

Westlea Avenue

WD259EE

The Gossamers

WD259NU

Kytes Drive

WD259UW

Fairfolds

WD259BQ

Harvest End

WD259DS

Gadswell Close

WD259EW

Meriden

WD259SB

The Turnstones

WD259SH

Meriden

WD259BL

Ley Farm Close

WD259DF

Garsmouth Way

WD259PX

Second Avenue

WD259UL

Kelshall

WD259AX

Cezanne Road

WD259QD

Third Avenue

WD259DG

Eastlea Avenue

WD259PS

First Avenue

WD259QG

Fourth Avenue

WD259SZ

The Pelhams

WD259RW

Woodhurst Avenue

WD259UN

Fairfolds

WD259WZ

Meriden

WD259QH

Fourth Avenue

WD259QT

Codicote Drive

WD259SS

Whitwell Road

WD259UF

York Way

WD259NZ

Kytes Drive

WD259RE

Lansdowne Close

WD259EP

Meriden

WD259FS

St Albans Road

WD259JS

North Western Avenue

WD259TJ

Phillipers

WD259AA

Falcon Way

WD259QL

Garston Lane

WD259SX

Ivinghoe Close

WD259AB

Ravenscroft

WD259EN

Meriden

WD259PD

Edward Amey Close

WD259QY

Codicote Drive

WD259PU

Biddenham Turn

WD259TD

Amwell Close

WD259DB

Colne Way

WD259FN

St Albans Road

WD259BF

Cezanne Road

WD259DH

Westlea Avenue

WD259ES

Meriden

WD259FQ

Wilcon Way

WD259NG

Holtsmere Close

WD259QU

Gaddesden Crescent

WD259RB

Cuffley Avenue

Data Sources

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