Southwold Road, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD24 7FH, WD24 7DL, WD24 7DR.
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At a glance
51 property sales on Southwold Road, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £191,833. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £201,145. Average sale prices fell from £207,210 in 2016 to £205,250 in 2026 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 59% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% flat, 12% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Southwold Road range from £139,000 to £400,000. 10% of homes sold here were freehold and 90% leasehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Southwold Road ranks 232nd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Southwold Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 10% freehold and 90% leasehold across 58 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 45 | £201,145 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £359,250 | 9 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Southwold Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 10 Jul 2026 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 27 Mar 2026 | £228,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 82A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 21 Nov 2025 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Southwold Road WD24 7DP | 9 Jul 2025 | £378,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 12 Feb 2025 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 22 Mar 2024 | £122,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 68A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 8 Mar 2024 | £227,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 88A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 18 Jan 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 31 Oct 2023 | £171,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 58B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 15 Sep 2023 | £153,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Southwold Road WD24 7DP | 10 Jul 2023 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 30 Nov 2022 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92B, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 21 Oct 2022 | £273,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 23 Aug 2022 | £188,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 66B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 22 Aug 2022 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28B, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 17 Jun 2022 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28A, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 6 Apr 2022 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Southwold Road WD24 7DP | 18 Jan 2022 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 29 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80B, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 25 Nov 2021 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22A, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 18 Jun 2021 | £202,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 18 Jun 2021 | £183,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 2 Jun 2021 | £209,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34B, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 26 Mar 2021 | £176,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 70B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 19 Mar 2021 | £203,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Southwold Road WD24 7DP | 11 Mar 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42A, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 20 Nov 2020 | £167,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 74, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 20 Nov 2020 | £139,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32A, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 3 Aug 2020 | £217,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 26 Jun 2020 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 86A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 21 May 2020 | £173,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 74B, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 13 Mar 2020 | £141,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20A, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 22 Nov 2019 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38B, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 2 Sep 2019 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 68A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 15 Jul 2019 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 78B, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 20 Mar 2019 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 15 Mar 2019 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 14 Jan 2019 | £162,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 5 Oct 2018 | £222,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Southwold Road WD24 7RN | 3 Apr 2018 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Southwold Road WD24 7DP | 14 Mar 2018 | £332,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Southwold Road WD24 7DR | 13 Nov 2017 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50B, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 2 Jun 2017 | £228,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 15 May 2017 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 5 May 2017 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 21 Apr 2017 | £261,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 13 Jan 2017 | £245,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 62A, Southwold Road WD24 7DL | 16 Dec 2016 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 72A, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 11 Nov 2016 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92B, Southwold Road WD24 7FH | 25 Aug 2016 | £273,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50B, Southwold Road | £228,000 (Jun 2017) → £228,000 (Mar 2026) | +0% over 9 yrs |
| 7, Southwold Road | £400,000 (Jul 2023) → £378,000 (Jul 2025) | -6% over 2 yrs |
| 68A, Southwold Road | £205,000 (Jul 2019) → £227,500 (Mar 2024) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 88A, Southwold Road | £192,000 (Feb 2016) → £220,000 (Jan 2024) | +15% over 8 yrs |
| 92B, Southwold Road | £273,000 (Aug 2016) → £273,000 (Oct 2022) | +0% over 6 yrs |
| 54A, Southwold Road | £160,000 (Jun 2020) → £188,000 (Aug 2022) | +18% over 2 yrs |
| 28B, Southwold Road | £192,500 (Apr 2016) → £220,000 (Jun 2022) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| 72A, Southwold Road | £178,000 (Nov 2016) → £180,000 (Nov 2021) | +1% over 5 yrs |
| 56B, Southwold Road | £169,595 (Jun 2016) → £183,000 (Jun 2021) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 28, Southwold Road | £240,000 (Nov 2017) → £209,000 (Jun 2021) | -13% over 4 yrs |
| 9, Southwold Road | £332,500 (Mar 2018) → £350,000 (Mar 2021) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 86A, Southwold Road | £168,000 (Jul 2016) → £173,000 (May 2020) | +3% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Southwold Road
Crime
313 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southwold Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 75 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Southwold Road 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 Southwold Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Grove Academy 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.8 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 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Watford North Railway Station (Stop B, Bushey Mill Lane) 2 min walk
- Parkgate Road (adj, Bushey Mill Lane) 2 min walk
- Parkgate Road (opp, Bushey Mill Lane) 2 min walk
- Watford North Railway Station (Stop A, Bushey Mill Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.5 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.0 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.1 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 · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Tudorken Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Chagcrest Limited · 0.3 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.2 mi
- Same Day Dentist · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 45.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 881 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,989 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 58% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 58% | 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 Southwold Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.9% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.3% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 29.2% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 13% |
| Hindu | 7% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | – |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 37.8% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 14.4% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.2% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.8% | 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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