Houses for sale in Watford, Hertfordshire
House Prices in Watford
Properties in Watford have an average house price of £456k and had 4,123 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Watford is an area in Hertfordshire with 51,647 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.9M.
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Neighbourhoods in Watford
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Watford, Hertfordshire for sale or to rent.
- Aldenham West
- Bushey Heath
- Bushey North
- Bushey St James
- Callowland
- Carpenders Park
- Central
- Dickinsons
- Holywell
- Leavesden
- Leggatts
- Meriden
- Moor Park And Eastbury
- Nascot
- Oxhey
- Oxhey Hall And Hayling
- Park
- South Oxhey
- St Stephen
- Stanborough
- Tudor
- Vicarage
- Woodside
- Moor Park & Eastbury
- Oxhey Hall & Hayling
Property price trends in Watford
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Watford sold for £456,157 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 66,730 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £439,794, that's a rise of roughly 3.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 5.8% since 2021, a gain of around £24,847 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £389,936, so the typical sold price has climbed about 17% since then, roughly 1.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.9%.
Frequently asked questions about Watford
What is the average price for a property for sale in Watford?
The average price for a property for sale in Watford is £455,620. This amount is 14% lower than the average price in Hertfordshire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Watford.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Watford?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Watford are Moor Park And Eastbury at an average of £790,000, Bushey St James at an average of £786,250 and Bushey North at an average of £757,777.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Watford?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Watford are Moor Park & Eastbury at an average of £285,000, Central at an average of £327,711 and Holywell at an average of £358,788.
Which train stations are available in or near Watford?
Some of the train stations available in or near Watford are Watford Junction, Watford High Street and Bushey.
Which tube stations are available in or near Watford?
Some of the tube stations available in or near Watford are Watford, Croxley and Moor Park.
Property Price Paid in Watford by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £456,157 | 
-0,2% |
91 Properties |
| 2025 | £457,048 |
-3% |
1,336 Properties |
| 2024 | £468,606 | 
6% |
1,413 Properties |
| 2023 | £439,794 |
-2% |
1,283 Properties |
| 2022 | £448,628 |
4% |
1,728 Properties |
| 2021 | £431,310 |
2% |
2,272 Properties |
| 2020 | £422,441 |
3% |
1,428 Properties |
| 2019 | £410,789 |
-3% |
1,643 Properties |
| 2018 | £421,300 |
4% |
1,700 Properties |
| 2017 | £404,205 |
4% |
1,778 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Watford
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £559,174.00 | 1,051 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £433,447.00 | 1,356 Terraced Houses |
| Detached House | £845,701.00 | 422 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £267,535.00 | 1,294 Flats |
Transport in Watford
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