Nicholas Close, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD24 6DL, WD24 6DH.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Nicholas Close, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £460,167. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% semi-detached, 40% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Nicholas Close range from £295,000 to £562,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Nicholas Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Nicholas 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
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £460,167 | 9 May 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £371,000 | 19 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Nicholas Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Nicholas Close WD24 6DH | 9 May 2023 | £562,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Nicholas Close WD24 6DL | 19 Nov 2021 | £447,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Nicholas Close WD24 6DL | 29 Jun 2018 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Nicholas Close WD24 6DH | 26 Apr 2018 | £388,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Nicholas Close WD24 6DL | 8 Aug 2016 | £295,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28, Nicholas Close | £388,000 (Apr 2018) → £562,500 (May 2023) | +45% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Nicholas Close
Crime
333 crimes were reported within about a mile of Nicholas Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 81 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Nicholas 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 Nicholas Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nascot Wood Junior School 240 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 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 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Croxley Underground Station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Buckingham Road (opp, St Albans Road) 1 min walk
- Buckingham Road (nr, St Albans Road) 2 min walk
- The Harebreaks Green (SE-bound, The Harebreaks) 2 min walk
- The Harebreaks Green (NW-bound, The Harebreaks) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.6 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.0 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.0 mi - Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford St Alban Express · 0.3 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Watford Supercentre · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Tudorken Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.1 mi
- Crysalis Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Watford Orthodontic Centre · 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 26.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 609 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,838 |
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 Nicholas Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 34.8% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 36.1% | 44.5% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 13% |
| No religion | 21.8% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 34.2% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 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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