High Street, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD17 2BS, WD17 2DQ, WD17 2BW.
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At a glance
6 property sales on High Street, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Mar 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £236,667. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on High Street range from £150,000 to £350,000. 62% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold.
House prices on High Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. High 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: 62% freehold and 38% leasehold across 50 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £236,667 | 8 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on High Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99, High Street WD17 2DQ | 4 Aug 2026 | £770,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 118, High Street WD17 2BJ | 1 Apr 2026 | £1,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 116, High Street WD17 2BJ | 14 Nov 2025 | £20,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 97, High Street WD17 2DQ | 3 Oct 2025 | £564,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 146, High Street WD17 2EN | 9 May 2025 | £550,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 45 - 47, High Street WD17 2DJ | 28 Apr 2025 | £1,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 70, High Street WD17 2BS | 17 Mar 2025 | £1,475,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 70A, High Street WD17 2BS | 17 Mar 2025 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 101, High Street WD17 2DQ | 5 Feb 2025 | £150,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 86 - 88, High Street WD17 2BP | 16 Dec 2024 | £2,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 44, High Street WD17 2BS | 25 Oct 2024 | £4,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 99, High Street WD17 2DQ | 25 Sep 2024 | £50,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 106, High Street WD17 2BW | 8 Mar 2024 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, High Street WD17 2BS | 9 Jun 2023 | £1,915,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 106, High Street WD17 2BW | 22 May 2023 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 60, High Street WD17 2BS | 1 Jun 2022 | £12,395,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 58, High Street WD17 2BS | 28 Apr 2022 | £450,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 56, High Street WD17 2BS | 25 Mar 2022 | £22,535,602 | Other | Freehold |
| 86 - 88, High Street WD17 2BP | 22 Mar 2022 | £1,400,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 116, High Street WD17 2BJ | 4 Mar 2022 | £35,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 73 - 75, High Street WD17 2DS | 19 Jan 2022 | £975,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 61 - 63, High Street WD17 2DJ | 23 Dec 2021 | £14,619 | Other | Leasehold |
| 46, High Street WD17 2BS | 14 Dec 2021 | £1,010,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 48 - 50, High Street WD17 2BS | 23 Jul 2021 | £2,700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 53 - 55, High Street WD17 2DJ | 25 Jun 2021 | £17,021 | Other | Leasehold |
| 122, High Street WD17 2BJ | 4 Mar 2020 | £1,405,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 58, High Street WD17 2BS | 9 Jan 2020 | £1,750,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 60, High Street WD17 2BS | 16 Dec 2019 | £2,600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 142, High Street WD17 2EN | 24 Jul 2019 | £510,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat, 150, High Street WD17 2EN | 31 May 2019 | £600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 73 - 75, High Street WD17 2DS | 28 Jan 2019 | £265,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 75, High Street WD17 2DS | 28 Jan 2019 | £265,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 68B, High Street WD17 2BS | 18 Sep 2018 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, High Street WD17 2AL | 17 Sep 2018 | £1,500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 133, High Street WD17 2ER | 14 Jun 2018 | £10,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 62A, High Street WD17 2BS | 1 Apr 2018 | £496,317 | Other | Freehold |
| 46, High Street WD17 2BS | 22 Dec 2017 | £600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 106, High Street WD17 2BW | 6 Nov 2017 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 128 - 130, High Street WD17 2BJ | 8 Sep 2017 | £4,225,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 144, High Street WD17 2EN | 10 Aug 2017 | £700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 107, High Street WD17 2DQ | 30 Jun 2017 | £2,450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 106, High Street WD17 2BW | 4 Apr 2017 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 83 - 87, High Street WD17 2DQ | 24 Mar 2017 | £15,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 101, High Street WD17 2DQ | 14 Mar 2017 | £1,672,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 113, High Street WD17 2DQ | 20 Feb 2017 | £5,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 106 - 108, High Street WD17 2BW | 6 Dec 2016 | £139,006 | Other | Leasehold |
| One Bell, 90, High Street WD17 2BW | 16 May 2016 | £885,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 86 - 88, High Street WD17 2BP | 15 Apr 2016 | £5,270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 101, High Street WD17 2DQ | 29 Mar 2016 | £1,950,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 68A, High Street WD17 2BS | 24 Mar 2016 | £270,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99, High Street | £50,000 (Sep 2024) → £770,000 (Aug 2026) | +1440% over 2 yrs |
| 116, High Street | £35,000 (Mar 2022) → £20,000 (Nov 2025) | -43% over 4 yrs |
| 101, High Street | £1,950,000 (Mar 2016) → £1,672,000 (Mar 2017) → £150,000 (Feb 2025) | -92% over 9 yrs |
| 86 - 88, High Street | £5,270,000 (Apr 2016) → £1,400,000 (Mar 2022) → £2,000,000 (Dec 2024) | -62% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 1, 106, High Street | £225,000 (Apr 2017) → £200,000 (May 2023) | -11% over 6 yrs |
| 60, High Street | £2,600,000 (Dec 2019) → £12,395,500 (Jun 2022) | +377% over 2 yrs |
| 58, High Street | £1,750,000 (Jan 2020) → £450,000 (Apr 2022) | -74% over 2 yrs |
| 73 - 75, High Street | £265,000 (Jan 2019) → £975,000 (Jan 2022) | +268% over 3 yrs |
| 46, High Street | £600,000 (Dec 2017) → £1,010,000 (Dec 2021) | +68% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near High Street
Crime
707 crimes were reported within about a mile of High Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 205 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 |
| Shoplifting | 87 |
| Other theft | 38 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
High 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 High Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 mi |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chater Junior School 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chater Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Laurance Haines School 463 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 High Street station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Croxley Underground Station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- High Street (Stop E, High Street) 1 min walk
- High Street (Stop F, High Street) 1 min walk
- King Street (Stop T, High Street) 1 min walk
- Market Street (Stop G, Market Street) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.3 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 0.5 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 0.6 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford High St Express · 0.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Watford · 0.0 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Watford · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Watford Extra · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- John Davis Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Market Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Senova Dental Studios · 0.2 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 45.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,183 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,666 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 77% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 60% | 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 High Street
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Who lives around High Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.6% | 24.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.2% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 25.3% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 13% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 45.7% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47.1% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.4% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.1% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.9% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.7% | 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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Estate agents near High Street
- Robsons 3.2 mi
- Chancellors 3.3 mi
- Parkers 4.0 mi
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