Is WD24 7BG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

387 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD24 7BG. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
138
Violence & sexual offences
107
Other theft
30
Criminal damage & arson
25
Vehicle crime
22
Public order
16
Drugs
11
Burglary
9

House prices

£408,659

Average price in Watford (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£435,927
Semi-detached
£541,069
Detached
£941,650
Flat / maisonette
£265,100

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD24 7BG specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD24 7BG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD24 7BG on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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