Watford WD24 area guide
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Is Watford WD24 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD24), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £473,981 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 46% 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
£473,981
Population
29,256
Recorded crime
332.1
Schools
6
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD24
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD24 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (71 of 11,096) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 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 WD24, 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 (69 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD24 (May 24–Apr 26, average 187/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 11,100
Owned 56% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD24.
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Watford WD24: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD24 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD24), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £473,981 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 WD24?
Recorded crime in Watford WD24 runs at 332.1 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD24 safe?
Crime in Watford WD24 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD24 runs at 332.1 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD24?
Homes in Watford WD24 sell for around £473,981 on average, based on 335 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD24 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD24 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (71 of 11,096) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD24?
There are 6 schools in Watford WD24 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD24 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD24, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD24 a deprived area?
Watford WD24 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).