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Stratford Road, Watford

MyStreetCheck free street report: Stratford Road, Watford · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/watford-hertfordshire/stratford-road/

House prices, sold prices and local information for WD17 4PA, WD17 4QQ, WD17 4NZ.

Average price (last 12 months)
£385,000
3 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£570,108
37 sales
Price range
£300k – £1.85m
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
16 Sep 2026
WD17 4PA

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At a glance

House prices£385k average18% below the Watford average CrimeLower than averageLower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 9 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station8 min walkWatford Junction station Schools4 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold72% leaseholdAcross 39 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

37 property sales on Stratford Road, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £385,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £364,964. Average sale prices rose from £365,333 in 2016 to £377,500 in 2026 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 18% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% flat, 24% detached. Recorded sale prices on Stratford Road range from £300,000 to £1,850,000. 28% of homes sold here were freehold and 72% leasehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Stratford Road ranks 155th for average price.

House prices on Stratford Road compared

Stratford Road£385,000
WD17 postcode area£530,785
Watford£468,281
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD17 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £365,333 (3 sales)2016£365k2017: £336,500 (1 sales)2017£337k2018: £797,500 (2 sales)2018£798k2019: £329,500 (2 sales)2019£330k2020: £345,000 (3 sales)2020£345k2021: £553,625 (8 sales)2021£554k2022: £408,167 (3 sales)2022£408k2023: £1,040,000 (3 sales)2023£1.04m2024: £625,667 (6 sales)2024£626k2025: £772,500 (4 sales)2025£773k2026: £377,500 (2 sales)2026£378k

Tenure: 28% freehold and 72% leasehold across 39 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat28£364,96416 Sep 2026
Detached9£1,208,33316 Jul 2025

Sold prices on Stratford Road

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
22, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 16 Sep 2026£355,000 FlatLeasehold
6, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 27 Mar 2026£400,000 FlatLeasehold
30, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 18 Nov 2025£400,000 FlatLeasehold
10, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 10 Oct 2025£300,000 FlatLeasehold
48, Stratford Road WD17 4NZ 16 Jul 2025£1,350,000 DetachedFreehold
26, Stratford Road WD17 4QH 22 Apr 2025£1,040,000 DetachedFreehold
29, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 16 Dec 2024£314,000 FlatLeasehold
1, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 5 Jul 2024£355,000 FlatLeasehold
32, Stratford Road WD17 4QH 24 May 2024£545,000 FlatLeasehold
21, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 26 Apr 2024£350,000 FlatLeasehold
46, Stratford Road WD17 4NZ 25 Mar 2024£1,800,000 DetachedFreehold
30, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 20 Mar 2024£390,000 FlatLeasehold
9, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 16 Nov 2023£370,000 FlatLeasehold
51, Stratford Road WD17 4NY 17 Mar 2023£900,000 DetachedFreehold
27, Stratford Road WD17 4QG 23 Feb 2023£1,850,000 DetachedFreehold
Flat 1, Nutfield House, 56, Stratford Road WD17 4NZ 19 Dec 2022£567,500 FlatLeasehold
40, Stratford Road WD17 4NZ 26 May 2022£850,000 DetachedFreehold
17, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 11 Mar 2022£340,000 FlatLeasehold
4, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 14 Feb 2022£317,000 FlatLeasehold
18, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 17 Dec 2021£315,000 FlatLeasehold
25, Stratford Road WD17 4QG 29 Sep 2021£1,140,000 DetachedFreehold
19, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 3 Sep 2021£350,000 FlatLeasehold
48, Stratford Road WD17 4NZ 30 Jun 2021£1,200,000 DetachedFreehold
22, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 25 Jun 2021£360,000 FlatLeasehold
23, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 23 Jun 2021£364,000 FlatLeasehold
3, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 30 Apr 2021£360,000 FlatLeasehold
7, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 26 Mar 2021£340,000 FlatLeasehold
16, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 11 Dec 2020£345,000 FlatLeasehold
14, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 2 Apr 2020£340,000 FlatLeasehold
28, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 17 Mar 2020£350,000 FlatLeasehold
1, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road WD17 4QQ 5 Jul 2019£340,000 FlatLeasehold
20, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 14 Feb 2019£319,000 FlatLeasehold
5, Stratford Road WD17 4QG 5 Oct 2018£830,000 DetachedFreehold
51, Stratford Road WD17 4NY 19 Jan 2018£765,000 DetachedFreehold
26, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 21 Jul 2017£336,500 FlatLeasehold
8, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 16 Dec 2016£366,000 FlatLeasehold
22, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 14 Nov 2016£355,000 FlatLeasehold
14, Stratford Road WD17 4QH 28 Sep 2016£5,763,256 OtherFreehold
23, Herga Court, Stratford Road WD17 4PA 23 Sep 2016£375,000 FlatLeasehold

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

AddressSalesChange
22, Herga Court, Stratford Road £355,000 (Nov 2016) → £360,000 (Jun 2021) → £355,000 (Sep 2026) +0%
over 10 yrs
30, Herga Court, Stratford Road £390,000 (Mar 2024) → £400,000 (Nov 2025) +3%
over 2 yrs
48, Stratford Road £1,200,000 (Jun 2021) → £1,350,000 (Jul 2025) +13%
over 4 yrs
1, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road £340,000 (Jul 2019) → £355,000 (Jul 2024) +4%
over 5 yrs
51, Stratford Road £765,000 (Jan 2018) → £900,000 (Mar 2023) +18%
over 5 yrs
23, Herga Court, Stratford Road £375,000 (Sep 2016) → £364,000 (Jun 2021) -3%
over 5 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Stratford Road

Crime

588 crimes were reported within about a mile of Stratford Road in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Anti-social behaviour163
Violence & sexual offences153
Shoplifting61
Public order36
Other theft32
Criminal damage & arson30

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Stratford 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 Stratford Road

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Lanchester Primary School 298 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.1 mi
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 202 pupils Primary 3–7 Good Report 0.5 mi
Nascot Wood Junior School 240 pupils Primary 7–11 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils Primary Church of England/Christian 4–11 Report 0.5 mi
Chater Junior School 237 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.7 mi
Chater Infant School 223 pupils Primary 3–7 Report 0.7 mi
Watford Grammar School for Boys 1,590 pupils Secondary Church of England 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.7 mi
Cassiobury Junior School 359 pupils Primary 7–11 Good 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, tram & metro stations

  • Watford Junction station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
  • Watford Junction station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
  • Watford High Street station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
  • Watford Underground Station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
  • Croxley Underground Station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Herga Court (SW-bound, Stratford Road) 1 min walk
  • Alexandra Road (SE-bound, The Avenue) 1 min walk
  • Herga Court (NE-bound, Stratford Road) 1 min walk
  • Southern Cross PH (o/s, Langley Road) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • The Elms Surgery
    38 The Avenue, Watford · 0.2 mi
  • Suthergrey House Medical Centre
    37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 0.3 mi
  • Watford Health Centre
    Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.5 mi
  • Bridgewater Surgeries
    Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford · 1.1 mi

Supermarkets

  • Sainsburys Sainsburys Watford · 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Langley Express · 0.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 0.5 mi
  • Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Watford Cassiobury Drive · 0.6 mi

Pharmacies

  • Hintons Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
  • John Davis Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
  • Vision Pharmacy · 0.5 mi

Dentists

  • Watford Orthodontic Practice · 0.1 mi
  • Novocare Dental · 0.2 mi
  • Dental Surgery · 0.2 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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.

Income8 of 10
Employment9 of 10
Education and skills10 of 10
Health and disability10 of 10
Crime8 of 10
Access to housing and services4 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned54.8%62.5%
Private rented44.3%20.3%
Social rented1.0%17.1%
Households610

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1519.4%17.4%
Aged 15–6461.6%64.1%
Aged 65+19.0%18.6%
Residents1,597

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks100%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks100%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks100%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 Stratford Road

Ethnic group

HereWatford
White58.1%60.9%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh31.5%24.5%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups3.9%4.7%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African3.5%6.3%
Other ethnic group2.9%3.6%

Religion

HereWatford
Christian38.9%44.5%
No religion24.4%24.8%
Muslim12.9%13%
Hindu12.6%8.2%
Not answered6.3%6.2%
Jewish2.9%0.9%
Buddhist0.7%1%
Sikh0.7%–

Country of birth

HereWatford
Born in the UK58.6%66%
Born outside the UK41.4%34%

Highest qualification

HereWatford
Level 4 qualifications and above54.9%41.1%
No qualifications12.1%15.9%
Level 3 qualifications11.3%14.4%
Level 2 qualifications8.4%12.3%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications6.9%9.2%
Other qualifications3.4%3%
Apprenticeship3.1%4.1%

General health

HereWatford
Very good health52.2%52.4%
Good health30.9%33.5%
Fair health12.1%10.4%
Bad health4%2.9%
Very bad health0.9%0.8%

Cars or vans per household

HereWatford
1 car or van in household52.8%44.5%
2 cars or vans in household23.4%25.3%
No cars or vans in household18.2%22.4%
3 or more cars or vans in household5.6%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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