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House prices in Watford
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
Watford has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -5.1% to £381,977. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£249,054), while detached homes hold up better at £878,198.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Watford
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £878,198 ▼ -3.4%
- Semi-detached £503,364 ▼ -2.9%
- Terraced £406,913 ▼ -3.5%
- Flat £249,054 ▼ -7.9%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | DAPPLE COURT, 300 CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6AH | £357,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 41 BELGRAVE AVENUE, WD18 7UF | £220,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 GARSTON LANE, WD25 9QL | £515,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 103 GREENBANK ROAD, WD17 4JL | £725,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 OAKDALE ROAD, WD19 6JX | £553,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 GRANVILLE ROAD, WD18 0AH | £526,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18A THE HOE, WD19 5AY | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 78 LANGLEY ROAD, WD17 4PL | £838,000 |
| Apr 2026 | SHETLAND HOUSE PIONEER WAY, WD18 6SF | £158,000 |
| Apr 2026 | LEWIS HOUSE SCAMMELL WAY, WD18 6GN | £250,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Watford costs 9.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Watford ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 36,573 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Watford.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 50.8%
- Median floor area 70 m²
- Median annual energy cost £732
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Watford?
- The average house price in Watford is £381,977, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Watford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Watford have fallen -5.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Watford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Watford:
- detached homes: £878,198
- semi-detached homes: £503,364
- terraced homes: £406,913
- flats: £249,054
- Is Watford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Watford costs 9.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Watford ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in Watford?
- Moving home in Watford typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.