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Holywell Estate area report

Highlights

Holywell Estate is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 13,205. The median house price is £378,500, with 252 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Flats typically sell for £305,000, terraced houses for £450,000, and semi-detached homes for £594,500. About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than here. The area has a median age of 34.8 years, with 42.2 percent of homes owner-occupied. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.2 micrograms per cubic metre and fine particulate matter at 7.6. Flood risk is minimal at 0.4 percent. Broadband connectivity is strong: 90.4 percent gigabit-capable, 99.0 percent superfast, and 91.4 percent ultrafast. The area falls under Watford Borough Council, with council tax band D at £2,446.70. Four listed buildings are present, and 22.1 percent lies within green belt.

Data updated 2026/2025. Holywell Estate, Hertfordshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Holywell Estate’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hertfordshire, Holywell Estate ranks 2nd cheapest of 10, 10th safest and 7th most affordable.

What does it cost?

Sold prices in Holywell Estate have risen 4% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Holywell Estate (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 5).

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Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.7% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/holywell estate.

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Nearby areas we cover: Holywell Estate, Croxley Green, Watford.

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Holywell Estate is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 13,205.

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