Houses for sale in Watford, Hertfordshire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Watford

What is the average house price in Watford?

The average home for sale in Watford is priced at £471,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £400,000. This is based on the 1,122 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Watford?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Watford costs £350,000 and a 3-bedroom home £520,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £170,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £225,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £750,000.

What price range should I expect in Watford?

Most homes in Watford are priced between £165,000 and £2 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £260,000, and one in five £620,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Watford?

There are 1,053 homes for sale in Watford on Houses right now. 167 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Watford?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Watford over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £415,000, 3.8% higher than the year before (£400,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 4-bedroom homes are down 3%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Watford?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 13 weeks. About 21% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 12 weeks against about 3 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Watford?

In the year to August 2026, 1,045 homes sold in Watford at a typical price of £435,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £500,000 and flats for about £265,000.

What rental yield can I get in Watford?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Watford over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Watford?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes for sale in Watford. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £280,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £925,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Watford?

Of the areas around Watford, North Watford is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £380,000, followed by Bushey (£550,000). Watford itself is £400,000.

Are homes in Watford freehold or leasehold?

About half of homes for sale in Watford are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Watford?

There are 31 primary and 7 secondary schools in Watford. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 15 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Watford?

Stations in Watford include Watford Junction, Watford High Street, Watford North and Watford.