Howard Close, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD24 5JB.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Howard Close, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 29 Jan 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £542,500.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £542,500 | 29 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Howard Close WD24 5JB | 29 Jan 2025 | £645,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Howard Close WD24 5JB | 6 Jun 2019 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Close
Crime
261 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard Close 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 60 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard 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 Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Orchard Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Nascot Wood Junior School 240 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | 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 North station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Leggatts Way (nr, Gammons Lane) 1 min walk
- Leggatts Way (opp, Gammons Lane) 2 min walk
- Leaford Crescent (opp, Gammons Lane) 3 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground (opp, Gammons Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.9 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.0 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.2 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Langley Express · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford St Alban Express · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Watford Cassiobury Drive · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Tudorken Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- F T Taylor (watford) Ltd · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Crysalis Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.6 mi
- Watford Orthodontic Centre · 0.6 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 712 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,892 |
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 Howard Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 21.2% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.5% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 26.7% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 13% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.8% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.7% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.7% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.5% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.2% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 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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