Watford WD6 5 area guide
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Is Watford WD6 5 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD6 5), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £436,445 on average, there are 5 schools 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 0% above 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
£436,445
Population
17,780
Recorded crime
267.9
Schools
5
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD6 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD6 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,106) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 WD6 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 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 WD6 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 55/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 7,208
Owned 49% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD6 5.
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Watford WD6 5: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD6 5 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD6 5), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £436,445 on average, there are 5 schools 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 WD6 5?
Recorded crime in Watford WD6 5 runs at 267.9 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD6 5 safe?
Crime in Watford WD6 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD6 5 runs at 267.9 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD6 5?
Homes in Watford WD6 5 sell for around £436,445 on average, based on 93 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD6 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD6 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,106) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD6 5?
There are 5 schools in Watford WD6 5 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD6 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD6 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD6 5 a deprived area?
Watford WD6 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).