Area Analysis Watford, East of England

WD17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD17 postcode area.

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Population

13,131

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,533 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
9/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD17's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £631k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £631k. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

home £631,300 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.2%
Asian / British Asian28.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1060
Anti-social behaviour676
Other theft360
Shoplifting322
Vehicle crime298

school Local Schools

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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils
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Cassiobury Junior School

Outstanding361 pupils
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Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding304 pupils
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Outstanding447 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford
  • Premier Inn
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms
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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Raspberry Pod
  • Cassiobury Pharmacy
  • Homesense
  • B C Fruits
  • Asia Village
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • 144
  • 15 Marketing
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College
  • Auntie Anne's
  • Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Marks And Spencers
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • 143 Bar
  • Bistro Burger Ltd @ The Horns Public House
  • Canvas
  • Essex Arms
  • Nascot Arms
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • AMT Coffee Watford
  • Bubble King
  • Burger King
  • Codland Fish And Chips
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 26 more