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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).

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 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)

1995: £98,364 (104 sales)1996: £99,842 (162 sales)1997: £114,441 (154 sales)1998: £127,536 (145 sales)1999: £145,267 (172 sales)2000: £167,558 (144 sales)2001: £186,787 (180 sales)2002: £204,570 (188 sales)2003: £235,134 (129 sales)2004: £269,226 (132 sales)2005: £265,435 (133 sales)2006: £282,458 (291 sales)2007: £296,883 (280 sales)2008: £312,580 (164 sales)2009: £286,537 (111 sales)2010: £323,206 (110 sales)2011: £298,193 (121 sales)2012: £319,224 (103 sales)2013: £352,588 (148 sales)2014: £382,194 (157 sales)2015: £391,708 (178 sales)2016: £459,842 (169 sales)2017: £724,878 (148 sales)2018: £518,203 (125 sales)2019: £402,684 (176 sales)2020: £692,274 (130 sales)2021: £565,481 (210 sales)2022: £633,198 (189 sales)2023: £528,737 (113 sales)2024: £575,591 (163 sales)2025: £621,343 (117 sales)2026: £473,596 (26 sales) 2026: £473,596 (26 sales) — part year so far £724,878 £98,364 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

May 24: 32 crimesJun 24: 44 crimesJul 24: 62 crimesAug 24: 54 crimesSep 24: 41 crimesOct 24: 39 crimesNov 24: 50 crimesDec 24: 55 crimesJan 25: 29 crimesFeb 25: 38 crimesMar 25: 56 crimesApr 25: 39 crimesMay 25: 40 crimesJun 25: 67 crimesJul 25: 34 crimesAug 25: 40 crimesSep 25: 45 crimesOct 25: 49 crimesNov 25: 41 crimesDec 25: 50 crimesJan 26: 36 crimesFeb 26: 38 crimesMar 26: 45 crimesApr 26: 47 crimes Apr 26: 47 crimes 67 29 May 24 Apr 26

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.

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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).