Looking to buy a home that won't break the bank? Then look no further as Zoopla has revealed the cheapest postcodes in the Watford area.

Watford has a reputation for pricey housing due to its transport links to London whilst being close to the countryside.

Previously, Zoopla shared the most expensive postcodes in and around the area, seeing WD7 (covering Radlett and Shenley) top the list with the average asking price of £1,539,600.

Now, researchers at Zoopla have shared the cheapest postcodes, breaking them down by the median property value and the typical asking price in each location.

The cheapest postcodes in Watford to buy a home

Topping the list for the region's cheapest was WD18, which covers West Watford and Holywell, and has an average guide price of £412,000 for a house.

Currently, on the market in the WD18 postcode you can get a two-bed terraced for £450,000 or a two-bed flat for £400,000.

The North Watford area of WD24 was the second cheapest at an average of £413,400 and saw properties on sale such as a two-bed flat for £380,000 or a three-bed semi-detached home along Cherry Tree Road for £500,000.

In third the cheapest was WD25, covering Garston, Meriden, Aldenham and Patchetts Green, making the jump to £509,900.

Houses in the WD25 postcode are closer to the guide price with a three-bed terraced for £500,000.

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However, flats in WD25 are on the cheaper side for the area with a two-bed flat for £158,000 or a one-bed flat for £124,000.

Just outside Watford is the WD5 postcode, covering Abbots Langley, which is the last of the cheapest postcodes with an average price of £528,100.

Currently, in that area, you can get a one-bed terrace home on Oak Green Way for £299,950 or a more pricey option is the three-bed semi-detached on Balmoral Road for £625,000.