Russell Crescent, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 7AD.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Russell Crescent, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2022. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £277,500. By property type, sales here have been 67% flat, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Russell Crescent range from £275,000 to £640,000. 40% of homes sold here were freehold and 60% leasehold.
House prices on Russell Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Russell Crescent 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: 40% freehold and 60% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £277,500 | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £640,000 | 30 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Russell Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Russell Crescent WD25 7AD | 15 May 2023 | £497,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Russell Crescent WD25 7AD | 30 Sep 2022 | £640,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Russell Crescent WD25 7AD | 30 Jul 2021 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Russell Crescent WD25 7AD | 4 Sep 2018 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Russell Crescent WD25 7AD | 28 Feb 2018 | £265,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Russell Crescent
Crime
203 crimes were reported within about a mile of Russell Crescent 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Russell Crescent 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 Russell Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Infants' School 171 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsway Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Orchard Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leavesden JMI School 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Elderwood House School | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingswood Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 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 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Garston (Herts) station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- North Western Avenue (SW-bound, North Orbital Road) 1 min walk
- Ashfields (W-bound, Ashfields) 1 min walk
- Ashfields (E-bound, Ashfields) 1 min walk
- Macdonnell Gardens (nr, High Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 0.6 mi - Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 1.0 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 1.1 mi - Vine House Health Centre
87-89 High Street, Abbots Langley · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watford - Abbotswood Park · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford North Approach · 0.6 mi
- Asda Express Asda Sheepcot Express Petrol · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Abbots Langley · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- F T Taylor (watford) Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Abbotswood Park Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Chemilab Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Happy Smile Company · 0.6 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 1.0 mi
- The Dental Practice · 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 766 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,933 |
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 Russell Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16.2% | 24.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.5% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 28.1% | 24.8% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 13% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.4% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.3% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.5% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 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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