South East

Watford Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Watford. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£404,069

Market Conditions

Buyers' Market

Avg. Days to Sell

380 days

1-Year Growth

-13.0%

Local Agents

424

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Watford (WD area) based on Land Registry data.

-0.6% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

-13.0%

3 Years

-1.1%

5 Years

-0.9%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Watford.

Currently For Sale

181

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

15

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

12.5

High stock — strong buyer conditions

Monthly Turnover

8%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Watford.

Crime Rating

High crime

238 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders
46%
Vehicles per household
1.2
Deprivation index
16th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences24%
Anti-social behaviour21%
Shoplifting15%
Other theft7%
Public order5%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Watford, based on Census data.

Detached28.6%
Purpose-built flat27.4%
Semi-detached18%
Terraced17.8%
Converted flat6.9%
Commercial building flat1.2%
Mobile/temporary0.1%

Local Agents

424 agents covering Watford and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 424 agents sorted by distance

Connells, Watford

WD17 1AA

0 mi

Foxtons, Watford

WD18 0FQ

0.1 mi

RENNIE & CO LIMITED, Watford

WD17 1JR

0.1 mi

Warren Anthony Estate Agents, Watford

WD18 0PD

0.1 mi

Your Move, Watford

WD17 1LN

0.1 mi

Brown & Merry, Watford

WD17 1AW

0.2 mi

Proffitt & Holt Partnership, Watford Land & New Homes

WD17 1NA

0.2 mi

Rolstons, covering Hertfordshire

WD17 2ER

0.3 mi

Marshall Vizard, Watford

WD17 1JU

0.5 mi

Harrisons Property Solutions, Watford

WD24 4PH

0.6 mi

Quest Estate Agents, Watford

WD17 1DL

0.6 mi

Salters Residential, Watford

WD17 4PN

0.6 mi

Coopers Estate Agents, Watford

WD24 4AS

0.9 mi

Harry Charles Estate Agents, Watford

WD24 4AS

0.9 mi

Belvoir, Watford

WD24 4AU

1 mi

Oak Estates & Financial Services, Watford

WD24 5BQ

1 mi

Dey King and Haria Estate Agents, Watford

WD17 3EA

1.1 mi

Northwood, Watford

WD24 6PE

1.1 mi

Friends Estate Agents, Oxhey Village

WD19 4AL

1.2 mi

Clarets Estate Agents, Bushey

WD23 1BD

1.6 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Watford?
The average house price in Watford is currently £404,069, based on Land Registry sold price data. Get a more accurate figure for your specific property with a free Appraised valuation.
Is Watford a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?
Watford is currently rated as a buyers' market. Properties take an average of 380 days to sell. There are 181 properties currently listed for sale.
How have house prices changed in Watford?
Over the past year, average prices in Watford have changed by -13.0%. Over five years, the change is -0.9%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.
How long does it take to sell a house in Watford?
Properties in Watford currently take an average of 380 days to sell. There are 12.5 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.
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Watford at a Glance

Postcode area
WD
Region
South East
Avg. house price
£404,069
Days to sell
380
1yr growth
-13.0%
5yr growth
-0.9%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.