Watford is generally known as an expensive place to live, with the average house price in the town standing at £445,386.

But if you search online, there are properties to be found for well under the average.

Here are five properties we found in Watford with a price tag of under £200,000.

Ravenscroft, Watford

Watford Observer:

This one bed studio flat has a guide price of £160,000-£170,000. With a generously sized living room/bedroom, fitted kitchen and bathroom with shower and bath, the property also benefits from electric storage heating and double glazing.

Watford Observer:

There are communal garden grounds and residential parking with an allocated parking space.

Call Express Estate Agency on 0333 016 5458 for more information.

Courtlands Close, Watford

Watford Observer:

This ground floor flat is close to major transport links including the M1 and M25, and is located only 1.3miles from Watford North Station. It is on the market for £175,000.

Watford Observer:

Ideal for first time buyers, the property has a living room, bedroom, recently fitted kitchen and modern bathroom, with the added bonus of resident parking and maintained grounds.

Call Northwood Estate Agents on 01923 728034 for more information.

Northwood, Watford

Watford Observer:

Located within one mile of Watford Underground Station, intu Watford and Watford General Hospital, this centrally located one bedroom split level flat is on sale for £185,000.

Watford Observer:

With a double bedroom, open plan reception and kitchen and modern decor, the property would be ideal for a young commuter.

Call Chancellors on 01923 908897 for more information.

Scammell Way, Watford

Watford Observer:

This ground floor one bed studio flat is just a short walk from Watford General Hospital and local shops. On sale for £175,000, the property has built-in wardrobes, electric heaters and double glazed windows.

Watford Observer:

The property has a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, white bathroom and a double bedroom.

Call Warren Anthony on 01923 588895 for more information.

The Gables, Watford

Watford Observer:

The most expensive property on our list comes in at £195,000. This one bedroom flat is located on North Orbital Road within easy reach of public transport links.

Watford Observer:

The property has a large living room and bedroom with fitted wardrobes, with the added advantage of an allocated parking space and communal garden.

Call Imagine on 01923 588949 for more information.