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House prices in Watford
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Watford is worth £395,360, up 2.2% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £906,166.
That's 46% above the UK average of £271,295.
Watford house price trend
“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.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £906,166 ▲ +2.0%
- Semi-detached £521,120 ▲ +4.0%
- Terraced £419,725 ▲ +3.9%
- Flat £258,546 ▲ +0.1%
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 | SHETLAND HOUSE PIONEER WAY, WD18 6SF | £158,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18A THE HOE, WD19 5AY | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 78 LANGLEY ROAD, WD17 4PL | £838,000 |
| 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 →
Watford is the 61st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
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.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Stratford-on-Avon £392,880
- House prices in Wealden £388,501
- House prices in Broxbourne £403,029
- House prices in Tonbridge and Malling £403,227
- House prices in Maldon £385,342
- House prices in Vale of White Horse £407,966
- House prices in Cotswold £408,433
- House prices in Chelmsford £382,131
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Watford?
- The average house price in Watford is £395,360, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Watford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Watford have risen +2.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Watford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Watford:
- detached homes: £906,166
- semi-detached homes: £521,120
- terraced homes: £419,725
- flats: £258,546
- 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.
- Is Watford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Watford costs £395,360 — 46% more than the UK average of £271,295. Watford is the 61st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Watford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Watford's average of £395,360, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Watford?
- On a typical Watford sale at £395,360, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,700–£7,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- 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.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.