Sydney Road, Watford

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

House prices, sold prices and local information for WD18 7ES, WD18 7EU, WD18 7EQ.

Average price (last 12 months)

£330,938

8 sales

Average price (since 2017)

£352,184

221 sales

Price range

£240k – £500k

lowest to highest sale

Last sale

4 Sep 2026

WD18 7ES

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At a glance

House prices£331k average29% below the Watford average CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 5 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station11 min walkWatford Underground Station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold92% leaseholdAcross 250 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

221 property sales on Sydney Road, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £330,938. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £350,109. That is 29% below the Watford average of £468,281 over the same period. 11 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 95% flat, 3% terraced, 2% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Sydney Road range from £240,000 to £500,000. 8% of homes sold here were freehold and 92% leasehold. Of 241 streets in Watford with at least two sales in the last year, Sydney Road ranks 187th for average price.

House prices on Sydney Road compared

Sydney Road£330,938

WD18 postcode area£385,896

Watford£468,281

England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WD18 house prices.

Average sale price by year

Tenure: 8% freehold and 92% leasehold across 250 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

Type	Sales	Average price	Last sold
Flat	210	£350,109	4 Sep 2026
Terraced	7	£359,996	11 Aug 2023
Semi-detached	4	£447,500	5 Sep 2025

Sold prices on Sydney Road

Address	Date	Price	Type	Tenure
Flat 92, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	4 Sep 2026	£332,500	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 51, Wyatt House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EQ	29 Jun 2026	£387,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 160, Cooke House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ET	22 Jun 2026	£240,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 242, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	15 Dec 2025	£365,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 69, Bridgeman House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ER	28 Nov 2025	£389,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 75, Bridgeman House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ER	28 Nov 2025	£270,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 70, Bridgeman House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ER	28 Nov 2025	£385,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 72, Bridgeman House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ER	28 Nov 2025	£279,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 203, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	17 Oct 2025	£372,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 89, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	1 Oct 2025	£280,000	Flat	Leasehold
58, Sydney Road WD18 7PX	5 Sep 2025	£410,000	Semi-detached	Freehold
2, Sydney Road WD18 7PX	4 Sep 2025	£385,000	Terraced	Freehold
Flat 97, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	29 Aug 2025	£255,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 38, Wyatt House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EQ	31 Mar 2025	£440,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 141, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	28 Mar 2025	£325,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 153, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	28 Feb 2025	£340,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 148, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	28 Feb 2025	£345,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 151, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	27 Feb 2025	£362,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 136, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	14 Feb 2025	£315,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 138, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	31 Jan 2025	£335,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 146, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	31 Jan 2025	£337,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 83, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	10 Jan 2025	£265,000	Flat	Leasehold
Flat 107, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	16 Dec 2024	£320,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 241, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	18 Oct 2024	£271,580	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 166, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	20 Sep 2024	£310,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 244, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	13 Sep 2024	£247,500	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 143, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	10 Sep 2024	£350,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 180, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	31 Jul 2024	£289,500	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 171, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	31 Jul 2024	£410,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 78, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	31 Jul 2024	£245,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 79, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	31 Jul 2024	£300,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 86, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	12 Jul 2024	£335,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 204, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	28 Jun 2024	£257,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 185, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	28 Jun 2024	£255,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 247, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	28 Jun 2024	£247,500	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 238, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	27 Jun 2024	£242,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 133, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	25 Jun 2024	£330,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 210, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	14 Jun 2024	£360,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 233, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	14 Jun 2024	£355,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 174, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	10 Jun 2024	£374,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 190, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	4 Jun 2024	£291,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 165, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	31 May 2024	£422,105	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 178, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	31 May 2024	£350,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 195, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EU	31 May 2024	£275,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 128, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	30 May 2024	£350,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 231, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	17 May 2024	£342,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 93, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	3 May 2024	£340,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 134, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7ES	30 Apr 2024	£262,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 246, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	26 Apr 2024	£395,000	Flat New build	Leasehold
Flat 240, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road WD18 7EX	18 Apr 2024	£340,000	Flat New build	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
Flat 92, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£347,000 (Jan 2023) → £332,500 (Sep 2026)	-4% over 4 yrs
Flat 51, Wyatt House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£380,000 (Jul 2022) → £387,000 (Jun 2026)	+2% over 4 yrs
Flat 160, Cooke House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£270,000 (Jun 2022) → £240,000 (Jun 2026)	-11% over 4 yrs
Flat 242, Verrio House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£359,750 (Jul 2023) → £365,000 (Dec 2025)	+1% over 2 yrs
Flat 203, May House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£375,000 (Jul 2023) → £372,000 (Oct 2025)	-1% over 2 yrs
Flat 89, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£267,000 (Jul 2023) → £280,000 (Oct 2025)	+5% over 2 yrs
Flat 97, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£279,000 (Feb 2023) → £255,000 (Aug 2025)	-9% over 3 yrs
Flat 38, Wyatt House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£405,000 (Jul 2022) → £440,000 (Mar 2025)	+9% over 3 yrs
Flat 83, Repton House, 73 - 89, Sydney Road	£274,000 (Jan 2023) → £265,000 (Jan 2025)	-3% over 2 yrs
Unit 2, 29 - 43, Sydney Road	£3,581,475 (Sep 2017) → £15,750,000 (Feb 2020)	+340% over 2 yrs
45 - 69, Sydney Road	£6,500,000 (Mar 2018) → £19,700,000 (Feb 2019)	+203% over under a year

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Crime and flood risk near Sydney Road

Crime

399 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sydney Road in August 2026.

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

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Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences	131
Anti-social behaviour	94
Other theft	28
Vehicle crime	27
Public order	21
Drugs	20

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

Flood risk

Sydney Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:

Rivers Gade and Bulbourne Flood alert area
River Gade at Kings Langley and Croxley Flood warning area
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 Sydney Road

School	Type	Ages	Ofsted	Distance
Westfield Academy 1,331 pupils	Secondary	11–18	Report	0.1 mi
Chessbrook Education Support Centre 7 pupils	Pupil referral unit	5–16	Report	0.2 mi
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 448 pupils	Primary Roman Catholic	3–11	Good Report	0.2 mi
Ascot Road Primary School 391 pupils	Primary	4–11	Good Report	0.3 mi
Willow Tree Primary School 185 pupils	Primary	3–11	Requires improvement Report	0.4 mi
Watford Grammar School for Boys 1,590 pupils	Secondary Church of England	11–18	Outstanding Report	0.4 mi
Chater Infant School 223 pupils	Primary	3–7	Report	0.5 mi
Laurance Haines School 463 pupils	Primary	3–11	Report	0.5 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 High Street station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
Watford Junction station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Watford Junction station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
Watford Underground Station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
Croxley Underground Station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk

Nearest bus stops

Hagden Lane (E-bound, Whippendell Road) 2 min walk
Hagden Lane (W-bound, Whippendell Road) 2 min walk
Sydney Road (nr, Whippendell Road) 2 min walk
Euston Avenue (opp, Tolpits Lane) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

Sas West Herts
Bridgewater Surgeries, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford · 0.2 mi
Bridgewater Surgeries
Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford · 0.2 mi
Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.9 mi
The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.0 mi

Supermarkets

Budgens Budgens Cassiobury Park Watford · 0.2 mi
Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Watford Tolpits Lane · 0.3 mi
Morrisons Morrisons Holywell Watford · 0.3 mi
Tesco Express Tesco Whippendell Rd Express · 0.5 mi

Pharmacies

Bridgewater Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Greenfield Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Md Pharmacy · 0.6 mi

Dentists

Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
West Herts Community Health N H · 0.9 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 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	3 of 10
Employment	6 of 10
Education and skills	7 of 10
Health and disability	5 of 10
Crime	4 of 10
Access to housing and services	9 of 10
Living environment	4 of 10

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

Homes

	Here	Eng & Wales
Owned	55.3%	62.5%
Private rented	37.8%	20.3%
Social rented	7.0%	17.1%
Households	445

People

	Here	Eng & Wales
Under 15	21.2%	17.4%
Aged 15–64	70.8%	64.1%
Aged 65+	7.9%	18.6%
Residents	1,234

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.

Energy ratings and home sizes on Sydney Road

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Who lives around Sydney Road

Ethnic group

	Here	Watford
White	42.6%	60.9%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh	41.2%	24.5%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African	7.8%	6.3%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups	4.8%	4.7%
Other ethnic group	3.6%	3.6%

Religion

	Here	Watford
Christian	40.3%	44.5%
Muslim	18.9%	13%
No religion	17.9%	24.8%
Hindu	12%	8.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.2%
Buddhist	2.5%	1%
Sikh	1.1%	–
Other religion	0.8%	0.8%

Country of birth

	Here	Watford
Born in the UK	55.1%	66%
Born outside the UK	44.9%	34%

Highest qualification

	Here	Watford
Level 4 qualifications and above	48.4%	41.1%
No qualifications	15.2%	15.9%
Level 3 qualifications	12.2%	14.4%
Level 2 qualifications	11.8%	12.3%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications	7.5%	9.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.1%
Other qualifications	1.9%	3%

General health

	Here	Watford
Very good health	57.7%	52.4%
Good health	30%	33.5%
Fair health	8.9%	10.4%
Bad health	2.7%	2.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.8%

Cars or vans per household

	Here	Watford
1 car or van in household	51.7%	44.5%
2 cars or vans in household	23.5%	25.3%
No cars or vans in household	18.5%	22.4%
3 or more cars or vans in household	6.3%	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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