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).
- A Safetycrime 49% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£860,394
Population
15,967
Recorded crime
136.9
Schools
3
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
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)
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
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).