Watford house prices, schools and crime

The price-to-earnings ratio is 11.0, based on median workplace earnings of £38,746. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Watford overall. Crime recorded 1,134 incidents in August 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the most frequent categories. The area has 42 schools including 30 primary and 4 secondary; 19 of 21 rated schools are good or better. Transport links include 7 rail stations, with Watford Junction 0.7 km away offering a 124-minute commute to Manchester Piccadilly. The median age is 37.0 years. 34% of residents were born outside the UK. Amenities include 59 supermarkets, 176 food and drink venues, and 66 greenspaces. Air quality is moderate; 90.1% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband. Council tax for band D is £2,446.70.