Earl Street, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD17 2PD.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Earl Street, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £412,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £372,244. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% terraced, 20% flat. Recorded sale prices on Earl Street range from £152,647 to £442,000. 83% of homes sold here were freehold and 17% leasehold.
House prices on Earl Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Earl Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 83% freehold and 17% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £372,244 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £245,324 | 13 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Earl Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 29 Jan 2026 | £412,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 15 Jan 2025 | £442,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1A, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 31 May 2023 | £91,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 7, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 13 Jul 2022 | £152,647 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 29 Mar 2022 | £314,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 28 Aug 2020 | £339,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 10 Oct 2019 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 29 Mar 2019 | £313,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 28 Feb 2018 | £407,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7A, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 10 Nov 2016 | £338,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1A, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 27 Oct 2016 | £102,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Earl Street WD17 2PD | 31 Mar 2016 | £360,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Earl Street | £339,000 (Aug 2020) → £412,000 (Jan 2026) | +22% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Earl Street | £407,000 (Feb 2018) → £442,000 (Jan 2025) | +9% over 7 yrs |
| 1A, Earl Street | £102,000 (Oct 2016) → £91,000 (May 2023) | -11% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Earl Street | £360,000 (Mar 2016) → £314,950 (Mar 2022) | -13% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Earl Street
Crime
692 crimes were reported within about a mile of Earl Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 184 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Earl Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Earl Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Central Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls 1,427 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chater Junior School 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chater Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lanchester Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 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, tram & metro stations
- Watford High Street station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Moor Park Underground Station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beechen Grove (Stop M, Beechen Grove) 1 min walk
- Beechen Grove (Stop O, Beechen Grove) 1 min walk
- Beechen Grove (Stop N, Beechen Grove) 1 min walk
- Clarendon Road (Stop S, Clarendon Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.3 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 0.4 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 0.5 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer M&S Watford · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford High St Express · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Watford · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Watford Extra · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- John Davis Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Senova Dental Studios · 0.0 mi
- Better Care Clinic · 0.1 mi
- Blue Cross Dental Care · 0.2 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 57.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 693 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 79.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,668 |
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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Watford 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 Earl Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 21.4% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 4.7% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.6% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 13% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.5% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 52.5% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 48.9% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.1% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 43.8% | 22.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 42.8% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.4% | 7.8% |
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 Watford.
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