North Orbital Road, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 0RP, WD25 7TT, WD25 7JZ.
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At a glance
13 property sales on North Orbital Road, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 Sep 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £212,875. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% flat, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on North Orbital Road range from £175,000 to £810,000. 13% of homes sold here were freehold and 88% leasehold.
House prices on North Orbital Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. North Orbital Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 13% freehold and 88% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £212,875 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 | 26 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on North Orbital Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 26 Sep 2025 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Newgarth, North Orbital Road WD25 0NJ | 26 Mar 2025 | £810,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Woodside Leisure Park, North Orbital Road WD25 7JZ | 6 Oct 2023 | £325,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 7 Nov 2022 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 22 Jun 2022 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 16 May 2022 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 28 Apr 2022 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 7 Jan 2022 | £217,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 30 Jun 2021 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 12 May 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 15 Jan 2021 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 20, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 6 Nov 2020 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 29 May 2020 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 23 Sep 2019 | £187,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, The Gables, North Orbital Road WD25 0RP | 20 Mar 2018 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| N Watford Police Station, North Orbital Road WD25 7TT | 29 Mar 2016 | £2,650,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 10, The Gables, North Orbital Road | £210,000 (May 2020) → £240,000 (Sep 2025) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, The Gables, North Orbital Road | £187,000 (Sep 2019) → £220,000 (May 2021) | +18% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near North Orbital Road
Crime
236 crimes were reported within about a mile of North Orbital Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Other theft | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near North Orbital Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Garston Manor School 175 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Future Academies Watford 1,060 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School 1,130 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stanborough Primary School 64 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingswood Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | 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 stations
- Garston (Herts) station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Watford North station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Bricket Wood station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Three Horseshoes PH West (NW-bound, Horseshoe Lane) 1 min walk
- Three Horseshoes PH West (SE-bound, Horseshoe Lane) 2 min walk
- Three Horseshoes PH East (nr, North Orbital Road) 2 min walk
- Three Horseshoes PH East (opp, North Orbital Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.8 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 0.9 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 1.1 mi - Vine House Health Centre
87-89 High Street, Abbots Langley · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford Garston Express · 0.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda Sheepcot Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford North Approach · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Park Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Chemilab Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Meriden Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Same Day Dentist · 1.0 mi
- The Happy Smile Company · 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 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 850 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,035 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 71% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 71% | 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 North Orbital Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.9% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.1% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 13% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 26% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.8% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 14.4% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.3% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 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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