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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).

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 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)

1995: £82,114 (159 sales)1996: £91,821 (219 sales)1997: £96,920 (196 sales)1998: £109,348 (162 sales)1999: £120,429 (236 sales)2000: £143,182 (116 sales)2001: £162,562 (146 sales)2002: £183,934 (177 sales)2003: £207,829 (134 sales)2004: £229,645 (149 sales)2005: £222,772 (110 sales)2006: £244,192 (152 sales)2007: £283,307 (176 sales)2008: £266,310 (76 sales)2009: £258,898 (98 sales)2010: £263,762 (77 sales)2011: £272,795 (79 sales)2012: £280,766 (85 sales)2013: £291,162 (81 sales)2014: £323,674 (126 sales)2015: £372,259 (119 sales)2016: £407,893 (89 sales)2017: £425,635 (81 sales)2018: £442,707 (82 sales)2019: £430,432 (78 sales)2020: £569,707 (75 sales)2021: £456,699 (131 sales)2022: £480,294 (80 sales)2023: £474,525 (59 sales)2024: £482,084 (77 sales)2025: £499,249 (78 sales)2026: £472,394 (19 sales) 2026: £472,394 (19 sales) — part year so far £569,707 £82,114 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

May 24: 52 crimesJun 24: 53 crimesJul 24: 63 crimesAug 24: 46 crimesSep 24: 46 crimesOct 24: 50 crimesNov 24: 44 crimesDec 24: 52 crimesJan 25: 63 crimesFeb 25: 45 crimesMar 25: 68 crimesApr 25: 32 crimesMay 25: 53 crimesJun 25: 44 crimesJul 25: 37 crimesAug 25: 41 crimesSep 25: 44 crimesOct 25: 42 crimesNov 25: 42 crimesDec 25: 56 crimesJan 26: 36 crimesFeb 26: 50 crimesMar 26: 56 crimesApr 26: 66 crimes Apr 26: 66 crimes 68 32 May 24 Apr 26

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.

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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).