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Watford WD7 7 area guide

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Is Watford WD7 7 a good place to live?

In Watford (WD7 7), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,359,520 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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 WD7 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD7 7 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (204 of 1,850) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 97 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: £196,217 (66 sales)1996: £186,598 (56 sales)1997: £200,097 (85 sales)1998: £209,844 (80 sales)1999: £304,278 (75 sales)2000: £300,454 (53 sales)2001: £401,015 (62 sales)2002: £437,297 (99 sales)2003: £519,839 (65 sales)2004: £557,548 (72 sales)2005: £556,607 (61 sales)2006: £642,408 (79 sales)2007: £554,487 (102 sales)2008: £488,863 (29 sales)2009: £701,264 (49 sales)2010: £713,928 (54 sales)2011: £719,305 (49 sales)2012: £640,664 (42 sales)2013: £744,376 (63 sales)2014: £881,140 (70 sales)2015: £865,424 (69 sales)2016: £1,001,858 (60 sales)2017: £902,342 (73 sales)2018: £937,648 (60 sales)2019: £878,239 (56 sales)2020: £1,064,657 (58 sales)2021: £1,140,594 (82 sales)2022: £1,031,532 (77 sales)2023: £865,859 (42 sales)2024: £1,359,520 (54 sales)2025: £1,198,608 (60 sales)2026: £924,708 (12 sales) 2026: £924,708 (12 sales) — part year so far £1,359,520 £186,598 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WD7 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 14 crimesJun 24: 17 crimesJul 24: 12 crimesAug 24: 17 crimesSep 24: 8 crimesOct 24: 12 crimesNov 24: 10 crimesDec 24: 6 crimesJan 25: 18 crimesFeb 25: 7 crimesMar 25: 19 crimesApr 25: 9 crimesMay 25: 8 crimesJun 25: 18 crimesJul 25: 15 crimesAug 25: 13 crimesSep 25: 9 crimesOct 25: 14 crimesNov 25: 8 crimesDec 25: 17 crimesJan 26: 9 crimesFeb 26: 12 crimesMar 26: 15 crimesApr 26: 22 crimes Apr 26: 22 crimes 22 6 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WD7 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 13/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
24%
Households with children
32%
Households
4,630

Owned 73% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WD7 7.

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Watford WD7 7: frequently asked questions

Is Watford WD7 7 a good place to live?

In Watford (WD7 7), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,359,520 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Watford WD7 7?

Recorded crime in Watford WD7 7 runs at 177.4 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Watford WD7 7 safe?

Crime in Watford WD7 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD7 7 runs at 177.4 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Watford WD7 7?

Homes in Watford WD7 7 sell for around £1,359,520 on average, based on 54 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Watford WD7 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD7 7 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (204 of 1,850) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 97 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Watford WD7 7?

There are 3 schools in Watford WD7 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Watford WD7 7 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD7 7, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Watford WD7 7 a deprived area?

Watford WD7 7 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).