1,180
Commercial units
3,583
Avg size (sq ft)
11–215,125
Size range (sq ft)
£75,006
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Watford (WD17)
The WD17 district contains 1,180 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,072 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 215,125 sq ft, with an average of about 3,583 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £5,330,000, averaging £75,006.
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Sample of commercial units in Watford (WD17)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73-77 & 64, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1TX | 215,125 sq ft | £5,330,000 |
| TESCO STORES LTD, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | superstore and premises | WD17 2DJ | 133,918 sq ft | £2,090,000 |
| WEST HERTS COLLEGE, HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WATFORD | college and premises | WD17 3EZ | — | £1,500,000 |
| KINGS/QUEENS CAR PARK, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | car park and premises | WD17 2TW | 15,328 sq ft | £995,000 |
| 3RD & 4TH FLRS 39, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JA | 30,494 sq ft | £930,000 |
| 54, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1LA | 29,830 sq ft | £915,000 |
| 2ND - 4TH FLR 40, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JJ | 27,894 sq ft | £855,000 |
| 36, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JJ | 27,422 sq ft | £840,000 |
| UNIT 2, WATFORD ARCHES RETAIL PARK, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | retail warehouse and premises | WD17 2SD | 94,541 sq ft | £830,000 |
| 2ND - 4TH FLR 46, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JJ | 25,733 sq ft | £785,000 |
| J SAINSBURYS, ALBERT ROAD SOUTH, WATFORD | superstore and premises | WD17 1QQ | 55,413 sq ft | £680,000 |
| 59, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1LA | 23,760 sq ft | £645,000 |
| 91-95, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2DH | 134,809 sq ft | £590,000 |
| JURYS INN 31-35, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | hotel and premises | WD17 1LA | — | £588,000 |
| PT 2ND & 3RD FLR 38, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JW | 18,864 sq ft | £575,000 |
| 69, WATER LANE, WATFORD | hotel and premises | WD17 2NL | — | £553,000 |
| 1ST FLR 38, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JW | 17,915 sq ft | £545,000 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ COLNE BRIDGE RETAIL PARK, LOWER HIGH STREET, WATFORD | car showroom, workshop and premises | WD17 2JG | 27,553 sq ft | £530,000 |
| VIVEK HOUSE 65-67, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | hotel and premises | WD17 1DS | — | £528,000 |
| PT GND FLR & 1ST FLR 39, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JA | 16,964 sq ft | £520,000 |
| 300, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2AU | 112,397 sq ft | £520,000 |
| UNIT 1B, COLNE VALLEY RETAIL PARK, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | retail warehouse and premises | WD17 2JZ | 20,089 sq ft | £520,000 |
| WASTE TRANSFER STATION, ST ALBANS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, WATFORD | waste transfer station and premises | WD17 1SH | — | £520,000 |
| PT BST & PT GND FLR 58, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices, office and premises | WD17 1DA | 19,091 sq ft | £510,000 |
| SPIRE AUTOMOTIVE UK LTD, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | car showroom and premises | WD17 2JX | 31,945 sq ft | £505,000 |
| GND & 1ST FLR 41, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JA | 18,716 sq ft | £505,000 |
| 78, ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1HJ | 16,777 sq ft | £497,500 |
| 4, CENTURY PARK, DALTON WAY, WATFORD | retail warehouse and premises | WD17 2SF | 19,879 sq ft | £472,500 |
| 109-111, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2DQ | 77,510 sq ft | £467,500 |
| 1, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2TB | 14,866 sq ft | £455,000 |
| 2ND & 3RD FLR 51, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1HP | 16,376 sq ft | £445,000 |
| 275, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2HY | 25,232 sq ft | £445,000 |
| CREMATORIUM, ST ALBANS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, WATFORD | crematorium and premises | WD17 1SH | — | £442,000 |
| 42-44, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JJ | 16,464 sq ft | £440,000 |
| 15-16 & 126-127, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2UB | 16,415 sq ft | £437,500 |
| UNITS 4-6, WATFORD ARCHES RETAIL PARK, HIGH STREET, WATFORD | retail warehouse and premises | WD17 2SD | 40,845 sq ft | £435,000 |
| PALACE CAR PARK, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | multi storey car park and premises | WD17 2TQ | 6,265 sq ft | £432,500 |
| 55 & 166, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2TN | 48,438 sq ft | £427,500 |
| 309 & 319, THE HARLEQUIN, WATFORD | shop and premises | WD17 2AU | 12,253 sq ft | £420,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLR 45, CLARENDON ROAD, WATFORD | offices and premises | WD17 1JA | 13,636 sq ft | £417,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →