Watford

Detached homes sell for a median of £830,000, semi-detached at £550,000, flats at £256,500, and terraced properties at £418,500. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.0. The housing stock comprises 43,697 dwellings, of which 55.1% are owner-occupied. The median age of residents is 37.0. Schools include 30 primary and 4 secondary state schools, with 19 of the 21 rated schools classed as good or better by Ofsted. The town has 7 rail stations, including Watford Junction 0.7 km away, with a commute time of 124 minutes to Manchester Piccadilly. Crime recorded 1,142 incidents in June 2026, equating to 11.2 per 1,000 population. The deprivation index averages 5.5 across domains; about 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Broadband availability is strong: 99.1% have superfast coverage and 90.1% gigabit-capable. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter. Council tax band D is £2,446.70 for 2026/27.