Area Guide – Watford (WD)

Living in Watford (WD)

Crime levels in Watford (WD) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Watford (WD)

Is Watford (WD) a good place to live?

Watford (WD) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Watford (WD)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Watford (WD)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (85 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Central Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.1 mi
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Watford Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Field Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Chater Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
The Watford UTC	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Lanchester Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Chater Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
West Herts College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
Bushey Manor Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Highwood Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Queens' School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Laurance Haines School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Knutsford School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Knutsford Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Bromet Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Watford Grammar School for Boys	Secondary	Outstanding	1.0 mi
Oxhey Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.0 mi
The Grange Academy	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Bushey Hall School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
The Bushey Academy	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Parkgate Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
Westfield Academy	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Westfield Community Technology College	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Nascot Wood Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
Bournehall Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 8 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Watford High Street Rail Station	0.3 mi
Watford Junction Rail Station	0.6 mi
Watford Junction Rail Station	0.6 mi
Bushey Rail Station	0.8 mi
Bushey Rail Station	0.8 mi
Watford Underground Station	1.2 mi
Watford North Rail Station	1.3 mi
Carpenders Park Rail Station	2.0 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £489,000 across 1,036 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 40 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
GP PATHFINDER CLINICS - WATFORD	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WATFORD HEALTH CENTTE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WATFORD HEALTH CENTTE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WATFORD HEALTH CENTTE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SUTHERGREY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
MEADOWELL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
PAEDIATRIC AUDIOVESTIBULAR MEDICINE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
COMMUNITY MEDICAL STAFFING-PEACE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
CHILDREN'S INTEGRATED ASTHMA AND WHEEZE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
HCT CYP CONTINENCE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
THE ELMS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WATFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL UTC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
BRUNSWICK COURT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE AT CALLOWLAND	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
TUDOR SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
GREENFIELD PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
HOLYWELL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
WATFORD CARE ALLIANCE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SAS WEST HERTS	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE AT GARSTON CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES ST ALBANS ROAD	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MANOR VIEW AT GARSTON CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MERIDEN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MERIDAN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HOLYWELL LANGLEY HOUSE CLCH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MIDWAY LANGLEY HOUSE CLCH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LITTLE BUSHEY BRANCH OF THE RED HOUSE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
WATFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.8 mi