Living in WD24, Watford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD24 in Watford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Watford: £396,385, up 2.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD24
108 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD24 in the last 2 years, with a median of £398,000 and a range from £150,000 to £565,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122A LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EG | flat-maisonette | £210,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 33 BRUCE GROVE, WD24 4DZ | terraced | £495,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 396A ST ALBANS ROAD, WD24 6PJ | flat-maisonette | £150,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 5 YARMOUTH ROAD, WD24 4DQ | terraced | £420,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 47 BRUCE GROVE, WD24 4DZ | terraced | £460,000 | 2026-03-19 |
| 40 CECIL STREET, WD24 5AP | terraced | £388,000 | 2026-03-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
65 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Parmiter's School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Beechfield School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
43 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School, Longwood School, Merchant Taylors' School, St Margaret's School, Stanborough Primary School, Stanborough Secondary School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near WD24, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.2% |
| Professional occupations | 14.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
355 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Watford's figures.
Common questions about WD24
What is the average house price in WD24?
The average sold price in Watford is £396,385 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD24?
Prices in Watford are up 2.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD24?
The median of 108 recorded sales around central WD24 in the last 2 years is £398,000, ranging from £150,000 to £565,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD24?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD24, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD24?
355 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD24 at risk of flooding?
Central WD24 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD24 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £398,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 355 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD24 safe?
355 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD24 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD24 or WD17, WD24 or WD25, WD24 or WD18.
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