Situated in North Watford, this well-connected neighbourhood area is made up of a wide range of housing types, including new build flats, semi-detached houses, and council housing; however, it is most typically characterised by red brick terraced houses, dating to the late 19th century. One of the key attractions of this area is its affordability and relative accessibility, so it is no surprise that North Watford is seeing more attention from Londoners looking for the promise of a suburban lifestyle, with maintained access to central London, facilitated by nearby North Watford or Watford High Street Stations. And for those unwilling to travel into central London, the area offers a number of different entertainment options, whether that be seeing who can get the highest score at Topgolf, enjoying a dessert at Kaspa’s, hitting one of the local gyms, or taking a wander around the numerous shops that are on offer – there really is plenty to do in North Watford.

Up until the 19th Century, Watford existed only as a small town, with the area to the north, which we now know as North Watford, being nothing more than farmland. This all changed in 1833 when the railway was built between London and Birmingham. The improved transport link saw Watford prosper as it became particularly attractive to industry; more houses were needed for those who moved to Watford to work in these developing industries. It was during this period that North Watford became more established and was largely taken over for housing.

The famous polypropylene stacking chair was first designed and created in North Watford by the furniture manufacturer Hille.

Whilst the neighbourhood area benefits from good transport links with its close proximity to rail stations, and the M25 and M1, this comes at a disadvantage to those living there as the cars and trains can contribute to a particularly noisy environment.

St Albans Road has been earmarked for development on the site that is currently occupied by The Range and TK Maxx. Berkeley Housing received planning consent for the design and development of Eight Gardens, a new complex that is expected to provide over 1,200 new homes, many of which will be affordable. The development will also incorporate a primary school, a nursery, flexible commercial space and a new public square. While the project is contreversial, with many local residents criticising its scale and impacts on overcrowding and congestions, it intends to capitise on the area’s connectedness to London, and especially its proximity to Watford Junction station.