With its excellent location inside the M25 and within easy reach of both central London and rolling Hertfordshire countryside, it’s easy to see why Watford is a popular choice for property buyers. The town offers an affordable alternative to London, while still benefitting from many of its assets and advantages. If you’re searching for the best new build flats for sale in Watford, start by checking out our rankings. Remember that they are wholly based on the reviews of verified residents on HomeViews.
Watford’s best new build flats for sale
If you’re considering moving to Watford, you might be interested in checking out the best new build flats in the town, as rated by verified residents on HomeViews. Our rankings are based on five distinct categories – facilities, design, location, value and management. These give you everything you need to make an informed choice about where to buy.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
What’s it like to live in Watford?
Watford certainly has plenty to offer to its 125,000 residents. The town is extremely well connected, with the M1 and M25 both easily accessible. Watford Junction station provides regular services to London Euston, taking less than 20 minutes. It’s easy to see why Watford has long been regarded as a haven for commuters.
The town has a bustling centre, with a selection of high street and independent retailers, as well as major supermarkets. Meanwhile, green space is abundant in and around Watford, with Cassiobury Park, Oxhey Park and plenty of other parks in the area. The setting is also dotted with golf courses, with West Herts Golf Club among several renowned courses nearby.
Watford has an excellent choice of schooling. The outstanding-rated Watford Grammar School for Girls and Watford Grammar School for Boys, while there are also numerous reputable independents within the surrounding area. All this makes Watford an ideal place to start a family and raise children.
What are average property prices in Watford?
The average price for a property in Watford is £460,000. This is according to data from Rightmove for the 12 months to October 2024. This places Watford significantly above the average price of a home in England, which stands at £302,000. However, with London prices averaging £691,500, Watford could be a very attractive option if you want to live and work around the capital.
Flats in Watford come in substantially below the average price for the area, at £261,000. Meanwhile, there’s a leap up to terraced houses at £429,500. Semi-detached properties average a price of £558,000. Overall, Watford property prices have edged up 5% on the previous year and 4% up on the 2021 peak of around £442,000.
Are you interested in finding out more about life in this ever-popular area? Visit our area guide to Hertfordshire below for more information on some of the most popular parts of the county. From there you’ll also be able to read up on the very best new build developments in Watford and other Hertfordshire towns.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
