Find postcode

Watford

About

Watford is a district located in Hertfordshire, in the East of England. It lies approximately 17 miles northwest of central London, making it part of the city's commuter belt. The area is known for its mix of urban and suburban landscapes, with a bustling town centre surrounded by residential neighbourhoods. Watford Junction is a major transport hub, providing direct rail links to London and other parts of the region.

The district features a range of amenities, including the intu Watford shopping centre, parks like Cassiobury Park, and cultural venues such as the Watford Palace Theatre. Watford is also home to the football club Watford FC, which plays at Vicarage Road. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes. With its proximity to London and local attractions, Watford serves as a practical base for both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Watford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Watford is £55,104 per year. There are 41 schools in Watford: 30 primary (5 Outstanding and 22 Good) and 4 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watford Population

102,246

Population density

4,772.2 per km²

Demographics

British

46,820

45.79%

Other White

12,836

12.55%

Indian

9,954

9.74%

Pakistani

8,197

8.02%

Other Asian

5,369

5.25%

Total population: 102,245

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

12,268

30.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

10,505

26.51%

Owns outright

9,577

24.17%

Other social rented

4,641

11.71%

Social rents from council

1,531

3.86%

Total households: 39,629

Property prices in Watford

Based on 957 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Watford area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Watford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	89	£820,000	£500,000	£655,000	£1,095,000	£1,284,000
Flats	341	£285,000	£110,000	£223,000	£345,000	£439,950
Semi-Detached	212	£551,000	£397,750	£483,125	£641,250	£925,750
Terraced	315	£428,500	£329,100	£390,000	£500,000	£630,300

10 years median price trend in Watford

All wards in Watford

Callowland

Central

Holywell

Leggatts

Meriden

Nascot

Oxhey

Park

Stanborough

Tudor

Vicarage

Woodside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail