Otterspool Lane, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 8AX.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Otterspool Lane, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Feb 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £678,333. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Otterspool Lane range from £465,000 to £975,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Otterspool Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Otterspool Lane 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £678,333 | 11 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Otterspool Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milne House, Otterspool Lane WD25 8AX | 11 Feb 2022 | £975,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brew Cottage, Otterspool Lane WD25 8AX | 27 Sep 2021 | £595,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brew Cottage, Otterspool Lane WD25 8AX | 25 Apr 2016 | £465,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brew Cottage, Otterspool Lane | £465,000 (Apr 2016) → £595,000 (Sep 2021) | +28% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Otterspool Lane
Crime
146 crimes were reported within about a mile of Otterspool Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Otterspool Lane 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 Otterspool Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Academy 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highwood Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Edge Grove School 311 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School 54 pupils | Other independent school Hindu | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Purcell School 192 pupils | Other independent school | 8–19 | Report | 1.2 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 · 17 min walk
- Watford North station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Widgeon Way (nr, Meriden Way) 8 min walk
- Widgeon Way (opp, Meriden Way) 8 min walk
- Douglas Avenue (opp, Woodmere Avenue) 9 min walk
- Garsmouth Way (opp, Meriden Way) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 1.0 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.7 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.8 mi - Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Garston - York Way · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.9 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Watford Supercentre · 0.9 mi
- Costco Costco Watford · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Meriden Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Chagcrest Limited · 0.8 mi
- Tee Kay Enterprises · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Same Day Dentist · 0.9 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 8 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,445 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 0% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere 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 Otterspool Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 3.7% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.3% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 24% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 23.5% | 17% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.3% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.1% | 39.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 16% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.1% | 31.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 15.5% |
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 Hertsmere.
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