North Approach, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 0EP, WD25 0EL, WD25 0ET.
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At a glance
44 property sales on North Approach, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £412,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £449,765. Average sale prices rose from £379,000 in 2016 to £412,500 in 2026 (+9%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% semi-detached, 39% flat, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on North Approach range from £200,000 to £695,000. 60% of homes sold here were freehold and 40% leasehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, North Approach ranks 130th for average price.
House prices on North Approach compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 52 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £449,765 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 17 | £276,144 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £473,750 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £635,000 | 23 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on North Approach
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, North Approach WD25 0EH | 6 Mar 2026 | £540,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 147, North Approach WD25 0EP | 9 Jan 2026 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67A, North Approach WD25 0EL | 9 Jan 2026 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 113, North Approach WD25 0EP | 10 Jul 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 93A, North Approach WD25 0EL | 10 Mar 2025 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 243, North Approach WD25 0ET | 4 Mar 2025 | £525,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 201, North Approach WD25 0ES | 5 Feb 2025 | £495,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 119A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 17 Jan 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 173, North Approach WD25 0EP | 23 Aug 2024 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 117, North Approach WD25 0EP | 21 Mar 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 181, North Approach WD25 0ES | 5 Jan 2024 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 273, North Approach WD25 0ET | 22 Sep 2023 | £408,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 137, North Approach WD25 0EP | 24 Jul 2023 | £575,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 273, North Approach WD25 0ET | 21 Apr 2023 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 125, North Approach WD25 0EP | 16 Dec 2022 | £600,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67A, North Approach WD25 0EL | 15 Dec 2022 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 117A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 26 Sep 2022 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 113A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 24 Aug 2022 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 271, North Approach WD25 0ET | 20 Jun 2022 | £34,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 109A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 17 Jun 2022 | £299,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 151B, North Approach WD25 0EP | 1 Jun 2022 | £252,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 133, North Approach WD25 0EP | 25 Feb 2022 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 113, North Approach WD25 0EP | 14 Feb 2022 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 193, North Approach WD25 0ES | 30 Jun 2021 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, North Approach WD25 0EH | 10 Mar 2021 | £428,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 151A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 19 Feb 2021 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, North Approach WD25 0EH | 10 Feb 2021 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 111A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 9 Oct 2020 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 135, North Approach WD25 0EP | 9 Oct 2020 | £548,650 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, North Approach WD25 0EL | 22 Jun 2020 | £492,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 273, North Approach WD25 0ET | 9 Jun 2020 | £416,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 119, North Approach WD25 0EP | 20 Dec 2019 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 203, North Approach WD25 0ES | 11 Oct 2019 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 257, North Approach WD25 0ET | 25 Sep 2019 | £397,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, North Approach WD25 0EL | 24 Jun 2019 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, North Approach WD25 0EH | 1 Feb 2019 | £422,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 137, North Approach WD25 0EP | 15 Jan 2019 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93A, North Approach WD25 0EL | 28 Nov 2018 | £289,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 67A, North Approach WD25 0EL | 23 Nov 2018 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, North Approach WD25 0EH | 16 Aug 2018 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 99C, North Approach WD25 0EL | 6 Aug 2018 | £206,887 | Other | Leasehold |
| 3, North Approach WD25 0EH | 7 Feb 2018 | £388,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 151B, North Approach WD25 0EP | 11 Jan 2018 | £202,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 261, North Approach WD25 0ET | 19 Dec 2017 | £267,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, North Approach WD25 0EL | 15 Sep 2017 | £555,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 179, North Approach WD25 0ES | 22 Aug 2017 | £399,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, North Approach WD25 0EH | 21 Jul 2017 | £383,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, North Approach WD25 0EL | 13 Apr 2017 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 207, North Approach WD25 0ES | 10 Feb 2017 | £1,375,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 119A, North Approach WD25 0EP | 24 May 2016 | £306,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21, North Approach | £470,000 (Feb 2021) → £540,000 (Mar 2026) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| 67A, North Approach | £210,000 (Nov 2018) → £275,000 (Dec 2022) → £285,000 (Jan 2026) | +36% over 7 yrs |
| 113, North Approach | £295,000 (Feb 2022) → £320,000 (Jul 2025) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 93A, North Approach | £289,950 (Nov 2018) → £220,000 (Mar 2025) | -24% over 6 yrs |
| 119A, North Approach | £306,000 (May 2016) → £300,000 (Jan 2025) | -2% over 9 yrs |
| 273, North Approach | £416,500 (Jun 2020) → £360,000 (Apr 2023) → £408,000 (Sep 2023) | -2% over 3 yrs |
| 137, North Approach | £460,000 (Jan 2019) → £575,000 (Jul 2023) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 151B, North Approach | £202,000 (Jan 2018) → £252,000 (Jun 2022) | +25% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near North Approach
Crime
322 crimes were reported within about a mile of North Approach 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near North Approach
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Stanborough Primary School 64 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsway Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsway Infants' School 171 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leavesden JMI School 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Garston Manor School 175 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 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 stations
- Garston (Herts) station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Watford North station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Michaels Drive (opp, Sheepcot Lane) 2 min walk
- Lamb Close (nr, Sheepcot Lane) 2 min walk
- St Michaels Drive (adj, Sheepcot Lane) 2 min walk
- Sheepcot Lane (W-bound, Kingswood) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.7 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 0.7 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 0.7 mi - Vine House Health Centre
87-89 High Street, Abbots Langley · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Sheepcot Express Petrol · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford North Approach · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford Garston Express · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Leavesden Green Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Chemilab Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Abbotswood Park Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- The Happy Smile Company · 0.7 mi
- The Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Same Day Dentist · 0.9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 524 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,409 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on North Approach
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Who lives around North Approach
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 13% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.4% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 13% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.2% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.7% | 14.4% |
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.1% | 25.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.2% | 44.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 7.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.2% | 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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