Hempstead Road, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD17 3AF, WD17 4LR, WD17 4LA.
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At a glance
143 property sales on Hempstead Road, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £227,190. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £307,506. Average sale prices fell from £486,217 in 2016 to £157,919 in 2026 (-68%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 51% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 14 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% flat, 29% detached, 4% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Hempstead Road range from £100,000 to £1,810,000. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 62% leasehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Hempstead Road ranks 222nd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Hempstead Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 62% leasehold across 162 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 96 | £307,506 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 41 | £1,110,787 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £890,989 | 7 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Hempstead Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 24 Jul 2026 | £273,758 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 11 Jun 2026 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 12 May 2026 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 13 Mar 2026 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Trinity Court, 130, Hempstead Road WD17 4LQ | 4 Dec 2025 | £435,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 125, Hempstead Road WD17 3HF | 21 Oct 2025 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 16 Oct 2025 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 19 Sep 2025 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 1 Aug 2025 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 30 Jul 2025 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Oaklands Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LF | 11 Jul 2025 | £418,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 30 May 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 16 Apr 2025 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| South Lodge, Hempstead Road WD17 4JX | 28 Mar 2025 | £755,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 238, Hempstead Road WD17 3HJ | 7 Mar 2025 | £850,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 28 Feb 2025 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 7 Feb 2025 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 223, Hempstead Road WD17 3HH | 10 Jan 2025 | £1,600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Trinity Court, 130, Hempstead Road WD17 4LQ | 6 Jan 2025 | £467,999 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 215, Hempstead Road WD17 3HH | 18 Dec 2024 | £1,250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 18 Dec 2024 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 18 Dec 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Trinity Court, 130, Hempstead Road WD17 4LQ | 18 Dec 2024 | £432,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 299, Hempstead Road WD17 3NL | 12 Dec 2024 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 254, Hempstead Road WD17 3HJ | 25 Oct 2024 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Little Cassiobury, 31, Hempstead Road WD17 3EY | 16 Sep 2024 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Beach Court, 114A, Hempstead Road WD17 4LA | 30 Aug 2024 | £465,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 9 Aug 2024 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 356, Hempstead Road WD17 4NA | 25 Jul 2024 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Oaklands Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LF | 1 Jul 2024 | £311,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 7 Jun 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Hempstead Court, 114, Hempstead Road WD17 4LA | 6 Jun 2024 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 83, Hempstead Road WD17 3HE | 16 Feb 2024 | £850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 10 Jan 2024 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 21 Dec 2023 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Oaklands Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LF | 12 Oct 2023 | £352,700 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 2 Oct 2023 | £322,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 19 Sep 2023 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 288, Hempstead Road WD17 4LY | 16 Aug 2023 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 4 Aug 2023 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 31 Jul 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 107A, Hempstead Road WD17 3HE | 7 Jul 2023 | £1,499,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road WD17 4LR | 17 May 2023 | £356,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 2 Mar 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 28 Feb 2023 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 17 Feb 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road WD17 3AF | 31 Jan 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 297, Hempstead Road WD17 3NL | 20 Dec 2022 | £545,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Kenilworth Court, Hempstead Road WD17 4LE | 12 Dec 2022 | £307,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34A, Hempstead Road WD17 4ER | 2 Dec 2022 | £377,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Elizabeth Court, 170, Hempstead Road | £322,500 (Oct 2023) → £375,000 (May 2026) | +16% over 3 yrs |
| 30, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road | £165,000 (Jan 2016) → £100,000 (Mar 2026) | -39% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 5, Trinity Court, 130, Hempstead Road | £400,000 (Oct 2019) → £435,000 (Dec 2025) | +9% over 6 yrs |
| 11, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road | £230,000 (Jun 2017) → £220,000 (Oct 2019) → £165,000 (Aug 2025) | -28% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 1, Trinity Court, 130, Hempstead Road | £435,000 (Jun 2016) → £467,999 (Jan 2025) | +8% over 9 yrs |
| 2, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road | £210,000 (Jan 2017) → £140,000 (Dec 2024) | -33% over 8 yrs |
| 4, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road | £270,000 (Sep 2019) → £250,000 (Jun 2021) → £240,000 (Dec 2024) | -11% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 5, Beach Court, 114A, Hempstead Road | £451,750 (Sep 2017) → £465,000 (Aug 2024) | +3% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 3, Hempstead Court, 114, Hempstead Road | £510,000 (Apr 2018) → £400,000 (Jun 2024) | -22% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 3, Beach Court, 114A, Hempstead Road | £475,000 (Oct 2017) → £499,995 (Oct 2022) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 133, Hempstead Road | £750,000 (Jul 2018) → £900,000 (Oct 2018) → £1,240,000 (Jul 2022) | +65% over 4 yrs |
| 46, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road | £334,000 (Mar 2018) → £265,000 (May 2022) | -21% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 2, Beach Court, 114A, Hempstead Road | £430,000 (Jan 2018) → £435,000 (Sep 2019) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 1, Hempstead Court, 114, Hempstead Road | £1,075,000 (Feb 2016) → £610,000 (Jul 2017) | -43% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Hempstead Road
Crime
510 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hempstead Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 139 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hempstead Road 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 Hempstead Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Junior School 240 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lanchester Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cassiobury Junior School 359 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School 310 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys 1,590 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 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 Junction station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Watford North station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Croxley Underground Station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Woodville Court (nr, Hempstead Road) 1 min walk
- Woodville Court (opp, Hempstead Road) 1 min walk
- Grandfield Avenue (nr, Langley Road) 3 min walk
- Grandfield Avenue (opp, Langley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 0.4 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 0.6 mi - Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.8 mi - Bridgewater Surgeries
Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Langley Express · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Watford Cassiobury Drive · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford St Alban Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Cassiobury Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Vision Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Cassiobury Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Watford Orthodontic Practice · 0.4 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 44.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 610 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,597 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 75% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 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 Hempstead Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.1% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31.5% | 24.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.9% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 24.4% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 13% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 41.4% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.9% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.3% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.4% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 52.8% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.4% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 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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