Houses for sale in Watford, NN6, Northamptonshire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Watford

What is the average house price in Watford?

There are only 2 homes for sale in Watford itself, so these figures cover the 123 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Watford is priced at £463,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £420,000.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Watford costs £260,000 and a 3-bedroom home £345,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £85,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £499,000.

What price range should I expect in Watford?

Most homes within 3 km of Watford are priced between £191,000 and £1.15 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £270,000, and one in five £600,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Watford?

There are 2 homes for sale in Watford on Houses right now, plus 1 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 123, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 43 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Watford?

Slightly down. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Watford over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £373,000, 1.3% lower than the year before (£378,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 2% and 3-bedroom homes are down 4%.

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

Within 3 km of Watford, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 11 weeks. About 33% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months.

What do homes actually sell for in Watford?

In the year to July 2026, 143 homes sold within 3 km of Watford at a typical price of £350,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £420,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Watford?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Watford over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Watford?

Detached houses are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes for sale within 3 km of Watford. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Semi-detached houses are the cheapest, at about £273,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £500,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Watford?

Of the areas around Watford, Long Buckby is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £350,000, followed by Crick (£480,000).

Are homes in Watford freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale within 3 km of Watford are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Watford?

Watford has no station of its own. The nearest is Long Buckby.