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WD24

WATFORD

Greater London, London, England

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WD24 encompasses WATFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £486,574
1yr change ▼ 13.2%
Crime 16% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£486,574

▼ 13.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

68.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

370 Mbps

Property Prices in WD24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD24 is £486,574, which is 63% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD24 cost 69.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD24 have fallen 13.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £569,536 14
Semi-detached £529,161 225
Terraced £407,534 310
Flat £279,674 282
All types £486,574 879

5-Year Price History

£411K £450K £489K £528K £567K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD24

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 68.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD24 has a crime rate 16% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD24 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Parkgate Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Beechfield School Primary Good mi
The Orchard Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cherry Tree Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

107,171

Population

57

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
27.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD24 are 370.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD24 is collected by Watford. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD24 — WATFORD

Area Summary

WD24 (WATFORD) offers above-average property prices (£486,574, 70% above national average), low crime (16% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (370 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD24 WATFORD

What is the average house price in WD24 WATFORD?
The average house price in WD24 (WATFORD) is £486,574, based on 879 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.2% over the past year.
Is WD24 WATFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in WD24 is close to the national average at 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD24 WATFORD?
The population of WD24 (WATFORD) is approximately 107,171 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 27% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD24?
The average broadband download speed in WD24 is 370 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD24 WATFORD?
There are 6 schools in or near WD24. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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