Fearnley Street, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD18 0RD, WD18 0RB.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Fearnley Street, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £368,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £337,733. Average sale prices rose from £313,738 in 2016 to £367,500 in 2026 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Fearnley Street range from £275,000 to £415,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Fearnley Street ranks 171st for average price.
House prices on Fearnley Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 42 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 32 | £337,733 | 23 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Fearnley Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 8 Jun 2026 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 23 Apr 2026 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 31 Mar 2026 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 26 Nov 2025 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 24 Nov 2025 | £367,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 16 Oct 2025 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 22 May 2025 | £362,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 14 Mar 2025 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 24 Jan 2025 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 21 Jun 2024 | £337,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 24 May 2024 | £339,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 23 May 2024 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 22 Jan 2024 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 12 Jan 2024 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 14 Sep 2023 | £368,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 82, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 15 Aug 2023 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 31 May 2023 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 31 Jan 2023 | £361,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 11 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 30 Jun 2022 | £327,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 22 Feb 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 31 Jan 2022 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 21 Dec 2021 | £321,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 8 Sep 2021 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 26 May 2021 | £303,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 31 Mar 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30A, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 21 Feb 2020 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 13 Sep 2019 | £356,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 70, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 23 Aug 2019 | £352,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 18, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 9 Aug 2019 | £327,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 13 Feb 2019 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 30 Nov 2018 | £317,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 27 Jul 2018 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 16 Jul 2018 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 1 Jun 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70 - 72, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 14 Dec 2017 | £1,335,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 70 - 72, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 12 May 2017 | £865,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 58, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 29 Jul 2016 | £349,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Fearnley Street WD18 0RB | 6 Jul 2016 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 7 Jun 2016 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 15 Apr 2016 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Fearnley Street WD18 0RD | 4 Apr 2016 | £290,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 56, Fearnley Street | £317,000 (Nov 2018) → £350,000 (Mar 2021) → £370,000 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 52, Fearnley Street | £265,000 (Mar 2025) → £370,000 (Nov 2025) | +40% over under a year |
| 29, Fearnley Street | £290,000 (Jul 2018) → £365,000 (Oct 2025) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 70, Fearnley Street | £352,500 (Aug 2019) → £410,000 (Jan 2025) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 63, Fearnley Street | £275,000 (Nov 2022) → £337,000 (Jun 2024) | +23% over 2 yrs |
| 60, Fearnley Street | £345,000 (Jun 2016) → £290,000 (May 2024) | -16% over 8 yrs |
| 72, Fearnley Street | £356,000 (Sep 2019) → £415,000 (Jan 2024) | +17% over 4 yrs |
| 27, Fearnley Street | £315,000 (Jul 2018) → £361,000 (Jan 2023) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| 58, Fearnley Street | £349,950 (Jul 2016) → £350,000 (Jan 2022) | +0% over 6 yrs |
| 70 - 72, Fearnley Street | £865,000 (May 2017) → £1,335,000 (Dec 2017) | +54% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Fearnley Street
Crime
709 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fearnley Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 204 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 |
| Shoplifting | 83 |
| Public order | 41 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fearnley 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 Fearnley Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls 1,427 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Chater Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Central Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Laurance Haines School 463 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 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 · 8 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Croxley Underground Station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Hornets (nr, Vicarage Road) 2 min walk
- Wiggenhall Road (nr, Vicarage Road) 2 min walk
- Marlborough Road (nr, Cassio Road) 3 min walk
- Cassio Road (SW-bound, Whippendell 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 · 0.6 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 0.6 mi - Bridgewater Surgeries
Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Whippendell Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford High St Express · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Watford · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Watford · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Md Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- John Davis Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Market Street (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Ground Floor Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Blue Cross Dental Care · 0.3 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 5 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 46.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 750 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,095 |
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 Fearnley Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 29.7% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.9% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.8% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 18.2% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 13% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.4% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 52.6% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.7% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.4% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| Other qualifications | 4.7% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.5% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.7% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 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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