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About

Park ward is located in the north of Watford, bordering the M1 motorway to the east. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern apartment developments. Local amenities are centred around the St Albans Road, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The ward includes several green spaces, such as the expansive King George V Playing Fields, which offer recreational facilities.

A notable local landmark is the Watford Rural parish church of St Michael and All Angels, situated within its grounds. The area is served by several schools and is well-connected by bus routes along the main roads. The presence of the Watford Business Park on its eastern edge contributes to the local economy. The Grand Union Canal also runs along part of the ward's western boundary, providing a route for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park is £87,875 per year. There are 5 schools in Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Park is home to around 8,638 people, with a population density of about 1,996.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park Population
8,638
Population density
1,996.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.58(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.25(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.77(+68%)
Other theft
9.38(+69%)
Public order
8.22(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,760
43.54%
Indian
1,474
17.07%
Pakistani
811
9.39%
Other White
709
8.21%
Other Asian
415
4.81%
Total population: 8,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,733
54.47%
Level 3 (A level)
907
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
794
11.59%
No qualifications
663
9.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 6,853

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,150
37.27%
Owns outright
1,126
36.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
564
18.28%
Other social rented
146
4.73%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.2%
Total households: 3,086

Property prices in Park

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £737,500 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park 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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£1,060,000
Flats24£310,000
Semi-Detached21£860,000
Terraced8£460,000

10 years median price trend in Park

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

All postcodes in Park

WD187BN

Metropolitan Station Approach

WD187PH

Oak View

WD173NN

Cottage Close

WD187JD

Rickmansworth Road

WD187LQ

Gade Avenue

WD173AN

Cassiobury Drive

WD173BY

Woodland Drive

WD173BB

Parkside Drive

WD187BY

Rickmansworth Road

WD181SL

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD187DX

Mildred Avenue

WD187GR

Observer Drive

WD173HE

Hempstead Road

WD173JN

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD181ZH

The Avenue

WD187DZ

Mildred Avenue

Data Sources

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