Living in WD99, Watford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD99 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 WD99
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD99 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £106,000 to £660,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 12 OMEGA COURT THE GATEWAY, WD18 7HG | flat-maisonette | £317,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 52 CASSIOBRIDGE ROAD, WD18 7QL | terraced | £430,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| FLAT 37 533 WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7QF | flat-maisonette | £265,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 498 WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7QJ | terraced | £560,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 32 MAYTHORNE CLOSE, WD18 7JU | semi-detached | £570,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| FLAT 29 533 WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7QF | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-04-01 |
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
61 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Harvey Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Rickmansworth School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Warren Dell Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
42 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Merchant Taylors' Prep School, Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood College for Girls GDST, St Helen's School, St John's School, St Martin's School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near WD99, 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 | 14.7% |
| Professional occupations | 14.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
277 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD99 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Watford's figures.
Common questions about WD99
What is the average house price in WD99?
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 WD99?
Prices in Watford are up 2.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD99?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central WD99 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £106,000 to £660,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD99?
61 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD99, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD99?
277 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD99 at risk of flooding?
Central WD99 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 WD99 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 £320,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 277 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD99 safe?
277 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD99 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? WD99 or WD18, WD99 or WD17, WD99 or WD19.
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