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About

Stanborough sits in the western part of Watford, bordered by the Grand Union Canal and the A41. The area is largely residential, characterised by quiet streets of semi-detached and detached houses. Its proximity to the major road network provides direct connections to central Watford and beyond.

The area is defined by the large Stanborough Park, which includes two main lakes popular for water sports and fishing. A stretch of the River Colne flows through the park's green spaces. The parkland separates the residential neighbourhood from the adjoining business and industrial estates near the railway line.

Area overview

On average Stanborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanborough is £66,116 per year. There are 5 schools in Stanborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stanborough is home to around 7,254 people, with a population density of about 5,222.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanborough Population
7,254
Population density
5,222.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-19%)
Vehicle crime
6.62(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-4%)
Other theft
4(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,235
58.39%
Other White
659
9.09%
Indian
507
6.99%
African
311
4.29%
Other Asian
279
3.85%
Total population: 7,253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,939
33.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,005
17.4%
No qualifications
924
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,039
36.86%
Owns outright
925
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
13.23%
Other social rented
315
11.17%
Social rents from council
110
3.9%
Total households: 2,819

Property prices in Stanborough

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Stanborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanborough 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 Stanborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£283,000
Detached4£702,500
Semi-Detached32£525,000
Terraced18£472,500

10 years median price trend in Stanborough

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

All postcodes in Stanborough

WD250JP

Appletree Walk

WD250BZ

Goodrich Close

WD250HQ

Fern Way

WD250DG

Sheepcot Lane

WD250DA

Ross Crescent

WD250EZ

Summerfield Road

WD250RQ

Cedar Wood Drive

WD259LH

Wheatley Drive

WD250NH

St Albans Road

WD250HX

Greenwood Drive

WD250LH

St Albans Road

WD250AF

Sheepcot Lane

WD250AY

Harris Road

WD250AR

Rushton Avenue

WD250RW

Elderberry Way

WD250ET

North Approach

WD250JR

Parish Close

WD250LE

St Albans Road

WD259JX

Stanborough

WD250HY

Meadow Road

WD250AS

Florence Close

WD250DS

Ellwood Gardens

WD250HH

Briar Road

WD250RX

Hazel Grove

WD250EQ

Kingswood Road

WD250EW

Moss Road

WD250EF

Kingswood Road

WD250BX

Hemming Way

WD250DP

Medway Close

WD259JN

Holland Gardens

WD250LQ

Briar Road

WD250BT

Clarke Way

WD250JH

Briar Road

WD250EY

Summerfield Road

WD250AW

North Western Avenue

WD250BS

Clarke Way

WD250EU

Evans Avenue

WD250BP

Clarke Way

WD250NE

Crown Rise

WD259JJ

Spring Gardens

WD259LG

Gwent Close

WD250EN

Moss Road

WD250AU

Gorle Close

WD250JQ

Hillingdon Road

WD250JA

Meadow Road

WD250EB

Sheepcot Lane

WD250DF

Sycamore Close

WD250HT

Greenwood Drive

WD250AD

Purbrock Avenue

WD250RU

Ash Close

WD250HZ

Meadow Road

WD250AE

North Western Avenue

WD250AH

East Drive

WD250DY

Sheepcot Drive

WD250DL

Severn Way

WD250ES

North Approach

WD250DD

Sheepcot Lane

WD250BH

Clarke Way

WD250BY

Hemming Way

WD250EH

North Approach

WD250DB

Ross Crescent

WD250AZ

Harris Road

WD250EA

Sheepcot Lane

WD250JJ

Perivale Gardens

WD259LB

Garston Drive

WD250AP

Rushton Avenue

WD250RH

Gullet Wood Road

WD259LD

The Pippins

WD250BD

Taylor Close

WD250DW

Rother Close

WD250DZ

Sheepcot Drive

WD250JF

Hillingdon Road

WD250AX

Harris Road

WD250DN

Avon Close

WD250HP

Briar Road

WD250HA

Orbital Crescent

WD250RB

Sparrow Walk

WD250AJ

North Western Avenue

WD250DJ

Severn Way

WD250AB

Hollingsworth Mews

WD250HG

Fern Way

WD250DH

Sheepcot Lane

WD250JE

Hillingdon Road

WD250LD

Garston Crescent

WD259JH

St Albans Road

WD250FD

Westwick Place

WD250BU

Clarke Way

WD250HS

Greenwood Drive

WD250HW

Briar Road

WD250DE

Appletree Walk

WD250HN

Briar Road

WD250ED

Sheepcot Lane

WD250EL

North Approach

WD250BW

Clarke Way

WD250DR

Ellwood Gardens

WD250AN

North Western Avenue

WD250RR

Cedar Wood Drive

WD250EP

North Approach

WD250HR

Perivale Gardens

WD250HJ

Briar Road

Data Sources

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