New Homes in Watford

Found in Hertfordshire in South East England, Watford lies as little as 20 miles from Central London. With excellent transport links to the capital and trains to Euston taking less than 15 minutes, new homes in Watford are also close to pleasant spots like Hemel HempsteadHatfield and St Albans

From tours of famous film sets, to trips to Cassiobury Park and Cheslyn House, there’s lots to do in the local area. Whether you want to be close to the lively town centre or in a neighbourhood like Croxley Green on the outskirts, you can browse our developments near Watford below.

• Hemel Hempstead • Hatfield • St Albans

Barratt Homes at Linmere
Barratt Homes at Linmere
Betony Meadow, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 7AJ
  • £417,500 to £440,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Linmere is a thriving community of new homes in Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire, surrounded by 90 acres of green open space, close to the M1 & a short drive from the local town centre. Living here you’ll have a range of amenities on your doorstep including Lidl, an adventure playground, The Farmstead - a meeting place at the heart of Linmere, as well as new schools & leisure facilities to enjoy. 
Canal Quarter at Kingsbrook
Canal Quarter at Kingsbrook
Burcott Lane, Broughton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5AR
  • £395,000 to £475,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Canal Quarter has a range of new homes that caters to all needs in the heart of Kingsbrook in Aylesbury. Living here, you will have green open space on your doorstep & be within a short walk from the Canal Basin with a range of shops & cafes, plus the travel hub, with regular buses to the town centre & train station. Discover why this thriving new community is the perfect place to call home, here.
Orchard Green @ Kingsbrook
Orchard Green @ Kingsbrook
Armstrongs Fields, Broughton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 7BX
  • £407,500 to £582,500
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Orchard Green in Kingsbrook, offers the best of both worlds, with parks & open space as well as range of amenities – shops, cafes, & the travel hub, with regular buses to Aylesbury town centre & the train station. Live a greener lifestyle with 60% of the development allocated to open space providing you with a refreshing escape. Discover why Kingsbrook is the perfect place to call home, here.
Clipstone Park
Clipstone Park
Briggington Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3RQ
  • £384,995 to £565,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Living at Clipstone Park in Leighton Buzzard, you’ll have the best of both worlds, with 75% of the development dedicated to green open space, as well as excellent travel links close by - reach London in 30mins by train. Clipstone Park will see the addition of new schools, parks & a neighbourhood centre, all of which make up part of a £16.8 million contribution to the local area.
Woburn Downs
Woburn Downs
Watling Street, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK17 9GF
  • £295,000 to £724,995
  • 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Sign up to hear about new releases and offers. Woburn Downs is a popular community on the outskirts of Milton Keynes with all homes benefitting from garages. Enjoy family time with over 17 acres of open space, 3 play areas on the development, and several outstanding schools all within easy reach. For commuters, excellent travel links by road and rail - with direct trains to London in 32 minutes.
Willow Grove
Willow Grove
Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6AW
  • £367,000 to £568,000
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Become part of the popular community at our award-winning development, Willow Grove, Wixams near Bedford, offering, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Willow Grove boasts schools within walking distance, play parks and country walks and is just a short distance from Bedford Town Centre, A great location for commuting by road and rail, with its own train station coming soon.
Brooklands
Brooklands
Fen Street, Milton Keynes, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7EL
  • £175,995 to £780,000
  • 1, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Brooklands is an established community with our final phase offering 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes and 1-bedroom apartments exclusively for local first-time buyers. Enjoy convenience at your doorstep with nearby medical centres, schools, and shops.  Alongside plenty of green open space, your new home also offers 6 play areas making this development ideal for families and first time buyers alike to enjoy.

What is life like in Watford?

Whether it’s the proximity to London that draws you in or the many local attractions, Watford is a great place to buy a home. And thanks to perks such as our Part Exchange scheme where we act as a guaranteed buyer on a current home, your dream home could be closer to reality than you think.

 

What is there to see and do in Watford?

The Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden are just to the north of Watford, giving you the chance to see incredible sets from your favourite films, such as the popular Harry Potter franchise. Back in the centre of town you can explore the Watford Museum and go for a stroll along the River Colne through Radlett Road Playing Fields.

With Oxhey Park, Fishers Field Nature Reserve and Cassiobury Park all on the edge of town and Whippendell Wood the perfect spot for tranquil walks, you’ll also have Aldenham Country Park, Ruislip Woods, Harrow Arts Centre and Oxhey Woods with its sculpture trail close at hand.

 

What is education like in Watford?

There are a number of schools in the local area classed as outstanding by Ofsted, with primary options including Nascot Wood Junior School a mile north west of Watford town centre. Also outstanding are Field Junior School in the Rookery area close to the centre, and Holy Rood Catholic Primary to the north.

The centrally located Watford Grammar School for Girls and Watford Grammar School for Boys around a mile away are both outstanding secondary options, while Immanuel College in the Bushey area is a highly rated all-through independent.

 

How are the transport links in Watford?

Lying close to the meeting point of the M1 and M25 motorways, the town boasts excellent transport links. Watford Junction, Bushey, and stations on the London Overground system mean rail services are top notch, with the heart of London only 17 miles away. Watford also lies between two major airports, Heathrow and Luton.

 

What is the Watford property scene like?

Watford has a vibrant property market, and homes sell faster here than most parts of the UK. This means you’ll need to move quickly yourself to secure a contemporary 1 or 2 bedroom apartment with a residents’ gym and car club membership in Harrow, just south of town. 

With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Watford and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve.