Watson Road, Stevenage
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG1 2LS.
At a glance
10 property sales on Watson Road, Stevenage have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 3 Nov 2023. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £111,725. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Watson Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watson Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £111,725 | 3 Nov 2023 |
Sold prices on Watson Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 3 Nov 2023 | £99,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 17 Feb 2023 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 23 Feb 2021 | £66,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 26 Jul 2019 | £78,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 23 May 2019 | £78,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 26 Jul 2018 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 16 Jul 2018 | £112,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 6 Jul 2018 | £123,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 31 May 2018 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Watson Road SG1 2LS | 22 Sep 2017 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Watson Road | £78,750 (May 2019) → £99,000 (Nov 2023) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Watson Road
Crime
440 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watson Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 163 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watson Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Beane catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Watson Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolenwick Junior School 232 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Fairlands Primary School 655 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School 295 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Barclay Academy 1,044 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy 970 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broom Barns Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Larwood School 151 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Stevenage station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Knebworth station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Hitchin station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mozart Court (opp, Fairview Road) 1 min walk
- Argyle Way (W-bound, Fairlands Way) 2 min walk
- Mozart Court (adj, Fairview Road) 2 min walk
- Brick Kiln Road (opp, Fairview Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- King George & Manor House Surgeries
King George Surgery(Main), 135 High Street, Stevenage · 0.3 mi - Stanmore Medical Group
5 Stanmore Road, Stevenage · 0.6 mi - The Symonds Green Health Centre
Filey Close, Stevenage · 0.7 mi - Bedwell Medical Centre
Sinfield Cl, Bedwell Cres, Stevenage · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,157 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,678 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 95% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 95% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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