House prices in Watford have gone up by an average of over £5,000 in the month of August, according to figures from the Land Registry.
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Watford reached £406,620.
This was up from £400,758 in July, representing over a 1.5 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 9.5 per cent.
If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Watford here.
How much have house prices increased in Watford?
Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.
- Detached houses - Up to £982,539 from £971,523 in July
- Semi-detached houses - Up to £550,983 from £543,597 in July
- Terraced houses - Up to £439,089 from £431,528 in July
- Flats - Up to £285,916 from £282,177 in July
How do Watford house prices compare to the UK average?
Even when comparing Watford to the picture across the UK, the area is well above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £295,903 in August.
In cash terms, the average house price in August was £35,473 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 13.6 per cent in August 2022. Prices were up by 0.9 per cent month on month.
How much could your house be worth?
We have created this map for the East of England so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.
Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.
The above map can demonstrate which areas of Watford are the most expensive for average house prices.
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