The average house price in Watford is £402,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Watford house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Watford a nice place to live?
Yes, Watford is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Northamptonshire.
How safe is Watford?
Watford has a low crime rate for an East Midlands village, with around 14 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 81% below the national average, and 77% below the Northamptonshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Watford?
Watford has 5 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Welton Church of England Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Crick Primary School and Kilsby Church of England Primary School.
What are the demographics of Watford?
The majority of residents in Watford identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (59%).