Watford WD19 area guide
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Is Watford WD19 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD19), recorded crime is 43% above the national average, homes sell for around £513,669 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 43% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£513,669
Population
35,290
Recorded crime
326.6
Schools
9
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD19
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD19 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (347 of 13,381) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 181 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WD19, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (90 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD19 (May 24–Apr 26, average 204/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 13,770
Owned 63% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD19.
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Watford WD19: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD19 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD19), recorded crime is 43% above the national average, homes sell for around £513,669 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD19?
Recorded crime in Watford WD19 runs at 326.6 per 1,000 properties, 43% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD19 safe?
Crime in Watford WD19 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD19 runs at 326.6 per 1,000 properties, 43% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD19?
Homes in Watford WD19 sell for around £513,669 on average, based on 366 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD19 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD19 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (347 of 13,381) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 181 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD19?
There are 9 schools in Watford WD19 (7 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD19 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD19, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD19 a deprived area?
Watford WD19 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).