Watford WD23 area guide
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Is Watford WD23 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD23), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £566,847 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 27% below 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
£566,847
Population
33,117
Recorded crime
166.7
Schools
19
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD23 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (504 of 13,196) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 363 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 WD23, 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 (91 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD23 (May 24–Apr 26, average 143/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 13,166
Owned 70% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD23.
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Watford WD23: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD23 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD23), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £566,847 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD23?
Recorded crime in Watford WD23 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD23 safe?
Crime in Watford WD23 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD23 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD23?
Homes in Watford WD23 sell for around £566,847 on average, based on 418 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD23 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (504 of 13,196) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 363 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD23?
There are 19 schools in Watford WD23 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD23 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD23, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD23 a deprived area?
Watford WD23 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).