Watford WD4 8 area guide
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Is Watford WD4 8 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD4 8), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £575,591 on average, there are 2 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 20% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£575,591
Population
14,962
Recorded crime
213.6
Schools
2
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD4 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD4 8 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (156 of 4,500) 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 average (mean) sold price in WD4 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 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 WD4 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 6,047
Owned 69% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD4 8.
Browse postcodes
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Watford WD4 8: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD4 8 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD4 8), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £575,591 on average, there are 2 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 8?
Recorded crime in Watford WD4 8 runs at 213.6 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD4 8 safe?
Crime in Watford WD4 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD4 8 runs at 213.6 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD4 8?
Homes in Watford WD4 8 sell for around £575,591 on average, based on 163 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD4 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD4 8 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (156 of 4,500) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD4 8?
There are 2 schools in Watford WD4 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Watford WD4 8 a deprived area?
Watford WD4 8 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).