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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WD257LY, watford

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £406,286

Average Price For Property Types
Detatched:
£627,282
Semi-Detatched:
£452,642
Terraced:
£402,775
Flat:
£223,378
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 WD257LY

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.

WD257LY has had 35 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 WD257LY. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.07%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WD257LY

Average Income

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

Average Income for WD257LY

£51,100

per year

Local Amenities in WD257LY

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 WD257LY

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
Kingsway Infants' School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 233m
School Name
Kingsway Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 346m
School Name
Leavesden JMI School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 437m
School Name
Kingswood Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1021m
School Name
Stanborough Secondary School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1536m
School Name
Cherry Tree Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1540m
School Name
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1658m
School Name
Stanborough Primary School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1718m
School Name
The Orchard Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1732m
School Name
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2349m
School Name
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2403m
School Name
Future Academies Watford
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2427m
School Name
Beechfield School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2442m
School Name
Garston Manor School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2501m
School Name
Breakspeare School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2759m
School Name
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2766m
School Name
The Grove Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2845m
School Name
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2862m
School Name
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2896m
School Name
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 3111m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes.

- No Train Stations Nearby -

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 10 stores in a 5km radius of WD257LY

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express
Tesco Watford North Approach
843m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Watford - Abbotswood Park
1063m
Asda On the Move
Asda On the Move Sheepcot
1277m
Tesco Express
Tesco Leavesden Green Express
2121m
Spar
Spar - Abbots Langley
2465m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Dome Roundabout
2730m
Asda Supercentre
Asda Watford Supercentre
2775m
Budgens
Budgens Abbots Langley Watford
3107m
Tesco Express
Tesco Langley Express
3555m
Tesco Express
Tesco Watford St Alban Express
3580m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 0 bank branches in a 5km radius of WD257LY

- No Retail Locations Near By -

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