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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WD172QB, watford

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £311,053

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£255,613
Terraced:
£366,349
Semi-Detatched:
£477,407
Detatched:
£650,254
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£661
Studio:
1
£859
One Bedroom:
1
£1,060
Two Bedrooms:
2
£1,369
Three Bedrooms:
3
£1,625
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£2,319
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WD172QB

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WD172QB has had 42 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WD172QB. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

6.02%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WD172QB

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WD172QB

£50,200

per year

Local Amenities in WD172QB

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WD172QB

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 355m
School Name
Central Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 775m
School Name
West Herts College
Type
sixteen plus
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1366m
School Name
Chater Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1484m
School Name
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1541m
School Name
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1609m
School Name
Lanchester Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1655m
School Name
Field Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1853m
School Name
Chater Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1976m
School Name
Knutsford Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2140m
School Name
Highwood Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2291m
School Name
Longwood School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2322m
School Name
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2434m
School Name
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2540m
School Name
Parkgate Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2633m
School Name
Nascot Wood Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2651m
School Name
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2742m
School Name
Laurance Haines School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2766m
School Name
Queens' School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2784m
School Name
The Purcell School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 3002m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 8 minutes walk away from WD172QB

Station NameDistance To Station
Watford Junction Rail Station706m
Watford High Street Rail Station1329m
Bushey Rail Station2719m
Watford North Rail Station2867m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 2 stores in a 5km radius of WD172QB

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Sainsburys
Sainsburys Watford
618m
Iceland
Iceland Watford
741m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 8 bank branches in a 5km radius of WD172QB

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Halifax
Watford
698m
Santander
Watford Hs
775m
Barclays
Branch - Watford
798m
TSB
Watford
798m
Nationwide
Watford
798m
Lloyds
Watford
812m
Leeds Building Society
Watford
816m
HSBC
Watford, High Street
829m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot