Upper Tail, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD19 5DF.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Upper Tail, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £595,714. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 70% terraced, 30% detached. Recorded sale prices on Upper Tail range from £460,000 to £640,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Upper Tail compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Upper Tail has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £595,714 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £540,000 | 29 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Upper Tail
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 7 Mar 2025 | £640,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 28 Feb 2025 | £615,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 14 Nov 2024 | £620,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 30 Jun 2022 | £540,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 29 Apr 2022 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 8 Mar 2022 | £630,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 29 Jun 2020 | £520,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 23 Nov 2018 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 19 May 2017 | £605,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Upper Tail WD19 5DF | 23 Sep 2016 | £580,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Upper Tail | £580,000 (Sep 2016) → £580,000 (Apr 2022) | +0% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Upper Tail
Crime
141 crimes were reported within about a mile of Upper Tail in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Upper Tail 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 Upper Tail
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Meryl School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodhall Primary School 76 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Dell Primary School 264 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Colnbrook School 130 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School 239 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Grimsdyke School 625 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Greenfields Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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
- Carpenders Park station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Hatch End station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Bushey station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Northwood Hills Underground Station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Romilly Drive (opp, Harrow Way) 3 min walk
- Romilly Drive (nr, Harrow Way) 4 min walk
- Delta Gain Shops (Stop G, Delta Gain) 6 min walk
- Delta Gain Shops (Stop F, Delta Gain) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Oxhey Surgery
Oxhey Drive, Watford · 0.6 mi - Consulting Rooms
The Consulting Rooms, Oxhey Drive, Watford · 0.6 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watford - Carpenders Park · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco South Oxhey Esso Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Prestwick Road South Oxhey · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Hatch End Express · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- D B Jones Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Viks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Esom Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Carpenders Park Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Prestwick House · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 736 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,836 |
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 | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Three Rivers 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 Upper Tail
Ethnic group
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 29.6% | 15.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.9% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.1% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 18.1% | 30.8% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 81% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.3% | 19% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.9% | 42.7% |
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 15.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 53.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Three Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 33.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11% | 12.5% |
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 Three Rivers.
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Estate agents near Upper Tail
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- Foxtons 2.2 mi
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