Lower Tail, Carpenders Park, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD19 5DD.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Lower Tail, Carpenders Park, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £562,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £480,600. That is 20% above the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 20% semi-detached, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Lower Tail range from £415,000 to £625,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Lower Tail ranks 56th for average price.
House prices on Lower Tail compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £480,600 | 26 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £555,833 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £575,000 | 22 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on Lower Tail
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 26 May 2026 | £580,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 22 Apr 2026 | £545,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 28 Feb 2025 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2A, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 31 Jul 2024 | £600,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 30 Apr 2024 | £570,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 22 Mar 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 25 Aug 2023 | £445,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 8 Jun 2023 | £473,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 31 Oct 2022 | £461,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 18 Oct 2022 | £505,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 29 Jun 2021 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 10 May 2021 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 1 Nov 2019 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 31 May 2018 | £510,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 24 Nov 2017 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Lower Tail WD19 5DD | 1 Sep 2016 | £497,500 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Lower Tail | £473,000 (Jun 2023) → £525,000 (Mar 2024) | +11% over under a year |
| 32, Lower Tail | £430,000 (Nov 2017) → £505,000 (Oct 2022) | +17% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Tail
Crime
140 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Tail in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Tail 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 Lower Tail
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Meryl School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodhall Primary School 76 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Dell Primary School 264 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Colnbrook School 130 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School 239 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greenfields Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Grimsdyke School 625 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 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
- Carpenders Park station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Hatch End station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Bushey station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Northwood Hills Underground Station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
- Northwood Underground Station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Romilly Drive (opp, Harrow Way) 2 min walk
- Romilly Drive (nr, Harrow Way) 4 min walk
- Delta Gain Shops (Stop G, Delta Gain) 5 min walk
- Delta Gain Shops (Stop F, Delta Gain) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Oxhey Surgery
Oxhey Drive, Watford · 0.5 mi - Consulting Rooms
The Consulting Rooms, Oxhey Drive, Watford · 0.5 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watford - Carpenders Park · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco South Oxhey Esso Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Prestwick Road South Oxhey · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Hatch End Express · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- D B Jones Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Viks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Esom Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Carpenders Park Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Prestwick House · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 736 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,836 |
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 | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Three Rivers 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 Lower Tail
Ethnic group
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 29.6% | 15.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.9% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.1% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 18.1% | 30.8% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 81% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.3% | 19% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.9% | 42.7% |
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 15.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 53.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 33.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11% | 12.5% |
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 Three Rivers.
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