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Watford WD3 5 area guide

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Is Watford WD3 5 a good place to live?

In Watford (WD3 5), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £860,394 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Watford WD3 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,627) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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)

1995: £152,104 (129 sales)1996: £157,570 (175 sales)1997: £174,326 (219 sales)1998: £210,243 (228 sales)1999: £229,524 (165 sales)2000: £286,082 (153 sales)2001: £316,568 (154 sales)2002: £370,178 (224 sales)2003: £380,567 (147 sales)2004: £428,870 (144 sales)2005: £475,325 (163 sales)2006: £427,801 (179 sales)2007: £531,984 (194 sales)2008: £487,941 (91 sales)2009: £489,937 (114 sales)2010: £538,102 (135 sales)2011: £473,882 (122 sales)2012: £626,348 (130 sales)2013: £580,833 (139 sales)2014: £906,482 (134 sales)2015: £676,306 (166 sales)2016: £776,941 (127 sales)2017: £757,249 (108 sales)2018: £759,618 (127 sales)2019: £722,243 (127 sales)2020: £814,539 (93 sales)2021: £908,922 (159 sales)2022: £1,021,486 (135 sales)2023: £892,672 (112 sales)2024: £860,394 (113 sales)2025: £892,345 (118 sales)2026: £548,068 (22 sales) 2026: £548,068 (22 sales) — part year so far £1,021,486 £152,104 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WD3 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 35 crimesJun 24: 34 crimesJul 24: 38 crimesAug 24: 20 crimesSep 24: 25 crimesOct 24: 23 crimesNov 24: 41 crimesDec 24: 28 crimesJan 25: 20 crimesFeb 25: 20 crimesMar 25: 18 crimesApr 25: 18 crimesMay 25: 21 crimesJun 25: 31 crimesJul 25: 27 crimesAug 25: 33 crimesSep 25: 24 crimesOct 25: 24 crimesNov 25: 25 crimesDec 25: 20 crimesJan 26: 33 crimesFeb 26: 27 crimesMar 26: 28 crimesApr 26: 33 crimes Apr 26: 33 crimes 41 18 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WD3 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
25%
Households with children
32%
Households
6,207

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WD3 5.

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Watford WD3 5: frequently asked questions

Is Watford WD3 5 a good place to live?

In Watford (WD3 5), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £860,394 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Watford WD3 5?

Recorded crime in Watford WD3 5 runs at 136.9 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Watford WD3 5 safe?

Crime in Watford WD3 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD3 5 runs at 136.9 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Watford WD3 5?

Homes in Watford WD3 5 sell for around £860,394 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Watford WD3 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,627) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Watford WD3 5?

There are 3 schools in Watford WD3 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Watford WD3 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD3 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Watford WD3 5 a deprived area?

Watford WD3 5 sits in deprivation decile 10 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).