House Prices in Watford
£385,000
Average
£650,000
Detached
£425,000
Semi-Detached
£350,000
Terraced
£260,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Watford
Watford sits at the gateway to the Home Counties with easy London access. Major employers include TJX Europe and Hilton Hotels. The Riverwell development represents major regeneration. Property prices offer reasonable value compared to inner London.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Watford combines excellent London connectivity with its own thriving high street. Cassiobury Park offers 190 acres of green space along the River Gade. The town has a growing restaurant scene and Vicarage Road is home to Watford FC.
Transport & Commuting
Watford Junction offers fast trains to London Euston in 17 minutes. The Metropolitan line serves Watford, and the M1 and M25 are minutes away providing excellent road access.
Train to London
17m to London Euston
Nearest Motorway
M1, M25
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- Watford Grammar School for Boys
- Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Parmiter's School
Universities
- University of Hertfordshire (nearby)
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Watford
Nascot Wood
Cassiobury
West Watford
Property Buying Tips for Watford
Nascot Wood and Cassiobury are premium residential areas. West Watford around Holywell is more affordable. North Watford provides the best value but is further from the station.
Local Authority
Council
Watford Borough Council
Council Tax
£1,780 (Band D)
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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright 2026. Licensed under OGL v3.0. Price data is indicative and based on recent transactions.