Watford WD4 area guide
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Is Watford WD4 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD4), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £673,275 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 37% 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
£673,275
Population
21,660
Recorded crime
142.5
Schools
4
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD4 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (156 of 6,572) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 sold price in WD4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (40 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 53/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 8,756
Owned 73% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD4.
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Watford WD4: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD4 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD4), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £673,275 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD4?
Recorded crime in Watford WD4 runs at 142.5 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD4 safe?
Crime in Watford WD4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD4 runs at 142.5 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD4?
Homes in Watford WD4 sell for around £673,275 on average, based on 221 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD4 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (156 of 6,572) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD4?
There are 4 schools in Watford WD4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Watford WD4 a deprived area?
Watford WD4 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).