Minerva Drive, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD24 5LD.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Minerva Drive, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £500,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £511,875. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Minerva Drive range from £492,500 to £555,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Minerva Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Minerva Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £511,875 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Minerva Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Minerva Drive WD24 5LD | 23 Jan 2026 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Minerva Drive WD24 5LD | 12 Apr 2022 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Minerva Drive WD24 5LD | 26 Mar 2021 | £492,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Minerva Drive WD24 5LD | 1 Sep 2017 | £555,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Minerva Drive | £492,500 (Mar 2021) → £500,000 (Jan 2026) | +2% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Minerva Drive
Crime
141 crimes were reported within about a mile of Minerva Drive 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 | 50 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Minerva Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Orchard Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Elderwood House School | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingsway Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingsway Infants' School 171 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leavesden JMI School 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Garston (Herts) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Courtlands Drive Shops (nr, Courtlands Drive) 3 min walk
- Courtlands Drive Shops (opp, Courtlands Drive) 3 min walk
- Hollytree House (adj, Courtlands Drive) 3 min walk
- Hollytree House (opp, Gammons Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 0.9 mi - Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 1.3 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 1.4 mi - Vine House Health Centre
87-89 High Street, Abbots Langley · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watford - Abbotswood Park · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford North Approach · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar - Abbots Langley · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Langley Express · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- F T Taylor (watford) Ltd · 0.1 mi
- Abbotswood Park Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Chemilab Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- The Happy Smile Company · 0.9 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 1.1 mi
- Crysalis Dental Surgery · 1.1 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 583 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,676 |
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 Minerva Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 24.3% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.4% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 24.5% | 24.8% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 13% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.6% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.5% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.8% | 25.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.6% | 44.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.5% | 7.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 22.4% |
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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