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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).

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 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)

1995: £73,396 (157 sales)1996: £77,026 (187 sales)1997: £81,498 (166 sales)1998: £89,708 (140 sales)1999: £111,177 (222 sales)2000: £117,558 (154 sales)2001: £135,771 (177 sales)2002: £170,549 (196 sales)2003: £185,598 (171 sales)2004: £200,216 (179 sales)2005: £193,384 (129 sales)2006: £215,863 (167 sales)2007: £233,557 (162 sales)2008: £225,957 (78 sales)2009: £232,232 (64 sales)2010: £248,148 (83 sales)2011: £257,095 (79 sales)2012: £267,334 (85 sales)2013: £274,609 (95 sales)2014: £433,763 (110 sales)2015: £333,273 (95 sales)2016: £435,300 (123 sales)2017: £384,977 (224 sales)2018: £410,821 (200 sales)2019: £370,751 (139 sales)2020: £427,614 (106 sales)2021: £411,162 (139 sales)2022: £518,657 (92 sales)2023: £528,763 (104 sales)2024: £436,445 (93 sales)2025: £726,169 (80 sales)2026: £395,758 (19 sales) 2026: £395,758 (19 sales) — part year so far £726,169 £73,396 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

May 24: 54 crimesJun 24: 35 crimesJul 24: 51 crimesAug 24: 54 crimesSep 24: 56 crimesOct 24: 53 crimesNov 24: 61 crimesDec 24: 56 crimesJan 25: 69 crimesFeb 25: 47 crimesMar 25: 59 crimesApr 25: 56 crimesMay 25: 87 crimesJun 25: 71 crimesJul 25: 74 crimesAug 25: 39 crimesSep 25: 49 crimesOct 25: 55 crimesNov 25: 51 crimesDec 25: 54 crimesJan 26: 44 crimesFeb 26: 44 crimesMar 26: 47 crimesApr 26: 56 crimes Apr 26: 56 crimes 87 35 May 24 Apr 26

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).