WD17 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 1.0km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £630k, up 75.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00189343 (shared with 155 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, WD17 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD17 1AP.
284
36
£ 50,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD17 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £630k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 75.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1AP. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 399,000
17 sales · Mean £ 422,029
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1AP is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
The Watford UTC
Central Primary School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Chater Junior School
Knutsford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Glomens African Food0.7 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- B C Fruits0.7 km
- Best One0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.8 km
- Pryzm0.5 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.5 km
- Cother Arms0.7 km
- Glenn Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Five Guys0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Terra Brazil0.9 km
- The Langley0.7 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.7 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Asia Taste0.7 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.6 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.1 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.2 km
- Watford1.0 km
- Watford High Street1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171AP · Data under Open Government Licence