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About

Vicarage ward occupies a northern segment of Watford, primarily residential in character. It is bounded by the railway line to the south and extends northward, encompassing the neighbourhood around Vicarage Road itself. The area includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments and post-war estates. Its southern edge is defined by the commercial and transport hub near Watford High Street and Watford Junction stations.

The ward is notably home to Vicarage Road Stadium, a significant local landmark that serves as the home ground for Watford Football Club. This venue shapes the area's atmosphere on match days. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several local schools and community facilities serving the population. Green space is provided by parts of the River Colne corridor and the grounds of the Watford General Hospital, which is a major employer located within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Vicarage has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vicarage is £58,526 per year. The median sale price in Vicarage is £395,000 (around £476 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £366,000 and £445,000. There are 2 schools in Vicarage: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Vicarage is home to around 9,160 people, with a population density of about 11,054.8 per km².

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Vicarage Population

9,160

Population density

11,054.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.91(+55%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.45(+59%)

Public order

9.39(+83%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.73(+37%)

Other theft

8.08(+48%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,255

24.62%

Pakistani

1,621

17.7%

Other White

1,531

16.71%

Other Asian

933

10.19%

Indian

824

Total population: 9,160

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,846

39.92%

No qualifications

1,287

18.05%

Level 3 (A level)

948

13.3%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

829

11.63%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

697

9.78%

Total 16+ residents: 7,129

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,308

41.37%

Owns with a mortgage

897

28.37%

Owns outright

647

20.46%

Other social rented

192

6.07%

Other forms of private rent

2.53%

Total households: 3,162

Property prices in Vicarage

Median price: £395,000

Price per sq ft: £476

Sales (last 12 months): 51

Typical range (middle 50%): £366K – £445K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £476 per square foot) in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vicarage over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£875,000	£—	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000
Semi-Detached	3	£440,000	£470	£426,500	£432,500	£480,000	£512,000
Terraced	39	£400,000	£480	£353,500	£375,000	£447,500	£502,000
Flats	8	£245,250	£424	£165,750	£213,750	£260,000	£297,375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vicarage

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vicarage.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£298,250	—	£350,000
2017	£237,500	£370,000	£350,000
2018	£251,000	£408,500	£345,400
2019	£275,625	£419,000	£345,000
2020	£225,000	£401,500	£357,500
2021	£270,000	£367,500	£360,000
2022	£286,000	£515,000	£422,600
2023	£225,000	£445,000	£467,500
2024	£325,500	£486,500	£442,450
2025	£232,000	£440,000	£407,125
2026	£185,000	£432,500	£397,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vicarage.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£486	—	£416
2017	£417	£423	£416
2018	£412	£436	£412
2019	£419	£389	£415
2020	£478	£394	£433
2021	£465	£525	£451
2022	£460	£389	£465
2023	£436	£430	£473
2024	£488	£452	£491
2025	£447	£532	£487
2026	£538	£570	£481

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Vicarage ward.

Local councillors

Sandra Mano

Vicarage - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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Demographics

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Property prices in Vicarage

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vicarage

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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