Watford WD3 8 area guide
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Is Watford WD3 8 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD3 8), recorded crime is 85% above the national average, homes sell for around £482,084 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 85% above average
- 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
£482,084
Population
11,074
Recorded crime
496.2
Schools
3
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD3 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 8 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (76 of 2,913) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 4,415
Owned 70% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD3 8.
Browse postcodes
- WD3 8AB
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Watford WD3 8: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD3 8 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD3 8), recorded crime is 85% above the national average, homes sell for around £482,084 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD3 8?
Recorded crime in Watford WD3 8 runs at 496.2 per 1,000 properties, 85% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD3 8 safe?
Crime in Watford WD3 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD3 8 runs at 496.2 per 1,000 properties, 85% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD3 8?
Homes in Watford WD3 8 sell for around £482,084 on average, based on 77 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD3 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 8 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (76 of 2,913) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD3 8?
There are 3 schools in Watford WD3 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD3 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD3 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD3 8 a deprived area?
Watford WD3 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).