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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 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
106
Deprivation level
2/10
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
48.85(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.17(+152%)
Other theft
10.19(+86%)
Public order
9.26(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(+44%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £648,750 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £1,450,000.

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
Semi-Detached18£850,000
Flats22£310,000
Detached20£1,075,000
Terraced10£481,750

10 years median price trend in Park

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

All postcodes in Park

WD173AN

Cassiobury Drive

WD187LD

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD173BA

Parkside Drive

WD173BD

Coningesby Drive

WD187UP

Oakhurst Place

WD173DN

The Gardens

WD181SL

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD187DY

Mildred Avenue

WD173BQ

Richmond Drive

WD173EE

Langley Way

WD187PE

Sheraton Mews

WD187JN

Queen Marys Avenue

WD187JQ

The Chase

WD187DX

Mildred Avenue

WD181SQ

The Avenue

WD187JS

Rickmansworth Road

Data Sources

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