Gadswell Close, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 9DS.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Gadswell Close, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 6 Dec 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £360,625. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Gadswell Close range from £337,500 to £420,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Gadswell Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gadswell Close 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 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £360,625 | 6 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Gadswell Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Gadswell Close WD25 9DS | 13 Mar 2026 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Gadswell Close WD25 9DS | 6 Dec 2024 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Gadswell Close WD25 9DS | 29 Oct 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Gadswell Close WD25 9DS | 11 Jun 2021 | £337,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Gadswell Close WD25 9DS | 12 Apr 2017 | £345,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Gadswell Close | £340,000 (Oct 2021) → £370,000 (Mar 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gadswell Close
Crime
256 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gadswell Close 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 65 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gadswell Close 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 Gadswell Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Academy 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stanborough Primary School 64 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Kingswood Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Garston (Herts) station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Watford North station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Garsmouth Way (nr, Meriden Way) 1 min walk
- Garsmouth Way (opp, Meriden Way) 2 min walk
- York Way (W-bound, York Way) 2 min walk
- The Gossamers Shops (opp, The Gossamers) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.4 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.6 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.6 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Garston - York Way · 0.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.3 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Watford Supercentre · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford Garston Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Meriden Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Chagcrest Limited · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Same Day Dentist · 0.4 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 2 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 59.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 673 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,792 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Gadswell Close
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Who lives around Gadswell Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.2% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.2% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 32.4% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 13% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.1% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.6% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.8% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.9% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.9% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 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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