The Gossamers, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 9AJ, WD25 9AN, WD25 9AU.
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At a glance
22 property sales on The Gossamers, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £550,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £385,200. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% terraced, 41% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Gossamers range from £322,500 to £550,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Gossamers compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Gossamers 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 27 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £385,200 | 29 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £443,889 | 31 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on The Gossamers
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109, The Gossamers WD25 9AU | 31 Jul 2026 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 27 Jul 2026 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Gossamers WD25 9AW | 9 Sep 2025 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 94, The Gossamers WD25 9AT | 15 Aug 2025 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 29 May 2025 | £388,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, The Gossamers WD25 9AW | 16 Sep 2024 | £505,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 113, The Gossamers WD25 9AU | 19 Jul 2024 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 105, The Gossamers WD25 9AU | 12 Jun 2024 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 78, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 7 Jun 2024 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 1 May 2024 | £382,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 1 Sep 2022 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, The Gossamers WD25 9AW | 17 Mar 2022 | £371,600 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 27 Jan 2022 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 10 Dec 2021 | £433,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 11 Dec 2020 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 10 Dec 2020 | £347,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 29 Oct 2020 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, The Gossamers WD25 9AT | 10 Jun 2020 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Gossamers WD25 9AW | 20 Feb 2020 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 19 Dec 2019 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 26 Jul 2019 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 20 Dec 2018 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 31 Aug 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, The Gossamers WD25 9AN | 31 May 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 111, The Gossamers WD25 9AU | 10 Feb 2017 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, The Gossamers WD25 9AT | 8 Feb 2016 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, The Gossamers WD25 9AJ | 20 Jan 2016 | £322,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88, The Gossamers | £350,000 (Feb 2016) → £470,000 (Jun 2020) | +34% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Gossamers
Crime
190 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Gossamers in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 51 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Gossamers 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 The Gossamers
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Academy 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stanborough Primary School 64 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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
- Garston (Herts) station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Watford North station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Gossamers (N-bound, The Gossamers) 1 min walk
- The Gossamers (S-bound, The Gossamers) 1 min walk
- The Gossamers Shops (opp, The Gossamers) 3 min walk
- The Gossamers Shops (o/s, The Gossamers) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.6 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 1.7 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 1.7 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Garston - York Way · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.5 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Watford Supercentre · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford Garston Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Meriden Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Same Day Dentist · 0.6 mi
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.9 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 477 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,322 |
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 The Gossamers
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 22.8% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.3% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 24.3% | 24.8% |
| Hindu | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 13% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.9% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.2% | 41.1% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.6% | 25.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.2% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.6% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 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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