West Drive, Watford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD25 0AL.
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At a glance
8 property sales on West Drive, Watford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 May 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £280,000. 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 75% flat, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on West Drive range from £220,000 to £477,950. 45% of homes sold here were freehold and 55% leasehold.
House prices on West Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Drive 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: 45% freehold and 55% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £280,000 | 10 May 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £423,975 | 17 May 2024 |
Sold prices on West Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, West Drive WD25 0AL | 22 Aug 2025 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, West Drive WD25 0AL | 17 May 2024 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, West Drive WD25 0AL | 10 May 2024 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, West Drive WD25 0AL | 12 Mar 2021 | £286,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, West Drive WD25 0AL | 10 Jul 2018 | £477,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, West Drive WD25 0AL | 31 May 2018 | £25,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, West Drive WD25 0AL | 18 Jul 2017 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, West Drive WD25 0AL | 23 Jun 2017 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, West Drive WD25 0AL | 20 Jan 2017 | £252,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, West Drive WD25 0AL | 8 Dec 2016 | £277,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, West Drive WD25 0AL | 8 Dec 2016 | £277,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14, West Drive | £252,000 (Jan 2017) → £286,000 (Mar 2021) → £310,000 (May 2024) | +23% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Drive
Crime
349 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Drive 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 West Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Stanborough Secondary School 50 pupils | Other independent school Seventh Day Adventist | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kingswood Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stanborough Primary School 64 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsway Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsway Infants' School 171 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Beechfield School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 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 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Garston (Herts) station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rushton Avenue (N-bound, Rushton Avenue) 4 min walk
- Rushton Avenue (S-bound, Rushton Avenue) 6 min walk
- Library (opp, St Albans Road) 6 min walk
- Library (nr, St Albans Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 0.4 mi - Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Watford · 1.0 mi - Abbotswood Medical Centre
12 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley · 1.2 mi - The Elms Surgery
38 The Avenue, Watford · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supercentre Asda Watford Supercentre · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford North Approach · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dome Roundabout · 0.6 mi
- Asda Express Asda Sheepcot Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Chemilab Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Tudorken Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Marc Friedmann And Associates · 0.5 mi
- Same Day Dentist · 0.5 mi
- Crysalis Dental Surgery · 0.8 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 8 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 535 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,333 |
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 West Drive
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Who lives around West Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16.4% | 24.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 4.7% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.4% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 19.3% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 13% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.3% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 14.4% |
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 44.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.8% | 25.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 22.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 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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