Watford WD3 9 area guide
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Is Watford WD3 9 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD3 9), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £774,541 on average, there is 1 school 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 14% below 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
£774,541
Population
4,544
Recorded crime
229.7
Schools
1
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD3 9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 9 is rated high. Around 8.1% of properties (116 of 1,434) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 1,701
Owned 71% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD3 9.
Browse postcodes
- WD3 9AA
- WD3 9AD
- WD3 9AE
- WD3 9AF
- WD3 9AG
- WD3 9GA
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Watford WD3 9: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD3 9 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD3 9), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £774,541 on average, there is 1 school 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD3 9?
Recorded crime in Watford WD3 9 runs at 229.7 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD3 9 safe?
Crime in Watford WD3 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD3 9 runs at 229.7 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD3 9?
Homes in Watford WD3 9 sell for around £774,541 on average, based on 35 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD3 9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD3 9 is rated high. Around 8.1% of properties (116 of 1,434) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD3 9?
There is 1 school in Watford WD3 9 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD3 9 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD3 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD3 9 a deprived area?
Watford WD3 9 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).