Back Lane, Letchmore Heath, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 8EF, WD25 8EN, WD25 8EH.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Back Lane, Letchmore Heath, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £500,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,009,616. By property type, sales here have been 58% detached, 33% terraced, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Back Lane range from £500,000 to £1,560,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Back Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Back Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,009,616 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Terraced | 4 | £548,125 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £520,000 | 5 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Back Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Horwood Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EH | 18 Nov 2025 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Old Rest, Back Lane WD25 8EJ | 29 Jul 2025 | £885,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Holmes Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EN | 26 Jan 2024 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 15 Dec 2023 | £373,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3-4, Holmes Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EN | 6 Jan 2023 | £861,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Jasmine Cottage, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 31 May 2022 | £1,041,311 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Landor Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EL | 27 May 2022 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 11 Jun 2021 | £512,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Landor Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EL | 5 Mar 2021 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Taverners, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 28 Nov 2019 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Chapel Cottage, Back Lane WD25 8EN | 22 Oct 2019 | £670,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Triangle Cottage, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 7 Jul 2017 | £1,370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hawthorn Cottage, Back Lane WD25 8EJ | 30 Jun 2017 | £1,560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Horwood Cottages, Back Lane WD25 8EH | 12 Jun 2017 | £510,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, Back Lane WD25 8EF | 2 Sep 2016 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Back Lane
Crime
26 crimes were reported within about a mile of Back Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Back Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- Middle River Colne Flood alert area
- River Colne at Watford Flood warning 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 Back Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldenham School 849 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Edge Grove School 311 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fair Field Junior School 206 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School 54 pupils | Other independent school Hindu | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School 1,429 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd 250 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Jewish | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Radlett station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Garston (Herts) station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Watford North station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Roundbush Lane (opp, Radlett Road) 12 min walk
- Roundbush Lane (nr, Radlett Road) 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Red House Group
The Red House Surgery, 124 Watling Street, Radlett · 1.3 mi - Schopwick Surgery
Everett Court, Romeland, Borehamwood · 2.2 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 2.2 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Costco Costco Watford · 1.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Radlett · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Radlett Watling Express · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bushey Harcourt Rd Express · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.4 mi
- Pampard Pharmacy Limited · 1.4 mi
- Triangle Healthcare (uk) Ltd · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Dillwyn And Caroline Griffiths Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- The Dental Clinic Ltd · 1.4 mi
- Watling Street Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,445 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Back Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 3.7% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.3% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 24% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 23.5% | 17% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.3% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.1% | 39.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 16% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.1% | 31.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hertsmere.
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