Kings Close, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD18 0UB, WD18 0WB.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Kings Close, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Aug 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £412,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Kings Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kings Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £412,500 | 29 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on Kings Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Kings Close WD18 0UB | 29 Oct 2021 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Corner House, 50, Kings Close WD18 0UB | 29 Aug 2018 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Kings Close WD18 0WB | 31 Mar 2016 | £400,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Kings Close
Crime
710 crimes were reported within about a mile of Kings Close 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 | 210 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 |
| Shoplifting | 87 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Kings 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 Kings Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls 1,427 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Chater Junior School 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Central Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chater Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Laurance Haines School 463 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 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
- Bushey station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Croxley Underground Station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wiggenhall Road (nr, Vicarage Road) 2 min walk
- King Street (Stop Q, King Street) 2 min walk
- St Mary's Road (Stop U, Exchange Road) 2 min walk
- King Street (Stop T, High Street) 2 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 · 0.7 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford High St Express · 0.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Watford · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Watford · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Colne · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- John Davis Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Market Street (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Blue Cross Dental Care · 0.3 mi
- Senova Dental Studios · 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 | 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+) | 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 Kings Close
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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