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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).

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 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)

1995: £78,276 (25 sales)1996: £96,213 (33 sales)1997: £91,494 (36 sales)1998: £102,737 (33 sales)1999: £112,264 (50 sales)2000: £145,422 (41 sales)2001: £150,026 (49 sales)2002: £187,264 (66 sales)2003: £194,322 (32 sales)2004: £204,292 (51 sales)2005: £229,863 (30 sales)2006: £229,991 (68 sales)2007: £261,647 (78 sales)2008: £272,477 (35 sales)2009: £245,410 (42 sales)2010: £258,678 (25 sales)2011: £236,037 (26 sales)2012: £272,554 (43 sales)2013: £286,812 (39 sales)2014: £302,840 (41 sales)2015: £336,620 (36 sales)2016: £388,299 (38 sales)2017: £1,480,999 (31 sales)2018: £431,255 (25 sales)2019: £413,760 (33 sales)2020: £413,429 (35 sales)2021: £571,532 (50 sales)2022: £515,104 (40 sales)2023: £444,556 (27 sales)2024: £774,541 (35 sales)2025: £453,344 (31 sales)2026: £463,417 (12 sales) 2026: £463,417 (12 sales) — part year so far £1,480,999 £78,276 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

May 24: 29 crimesJun 24: 20 crimesJul 24: 18 crimesAug 24: 20 crimesSep 24: 13 crimesOct 24: 29 crimesNov 24: 32 crimesDec 24: 30 crimesJan 25: 29 crimesFeb 25: 16 crimesMar 25: 30 crimesApr 25: 26 crimesMay 25: 31 crimesJun 25: 29 crimesJul 25: 31 crimesAug 25: 21 crimesSep 25: 26 crimesOct 25: 29 crimesNov 25: 24 crimesDec 25: 16 crimesJan 26: 27 crimesFeb 26: 24 crimesMar 26: 32 crimesApr 26: 17 crimes Apr 26: 17 crimes 32 13 May 24 Apr 26

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.

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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).