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Watford is a Hertfordshire town with a population of 102246. The median house price is 402000, with prices rising 8.1 per cent over five years. Flats and apartments account for 36.5 per cent of housing stock, while semi-detached homes make up 28.1 per cent.
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Owner-occupation stands at 55.1 per cent. The affordability ratio is 11.0, based on median earnings of 38746. Employment is relatively strong at 65.3 per cent, with 40.8 per cent of workers driving to work and 33.9 per cent working from home. Education attainment is high: 41.1 per cent of residents hold Level 4 qualifications or above. Crime recorded 1035 incidents in May 2026, equivalent to 10.1 per 1000 population, with violent crime the largest category. Health outcomes are positive, with life expectancy at 80.4 years for males and 84.2 for females. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.8 micrograms per cubic metre. The area benefits from 7 rail stations, with Watford Junction offering services to Manchester Piccadilly in 124 minutes. Broadband coverage is extensive: 99.1 per cent superfast and 92.0 per cent ultrafast availability.
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