WD17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

WD17 is a postcode district in Watford, East of England, covering 566 active and 345 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WD17 (21%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WD17 are around £631k, up 26.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD17 at 298 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.