WD17 1AZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD17 1AZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00189376 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1AZ.
344
31
£ 50,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1AZ 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
WD17 1AZ has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1AZ. The average age is 31.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD17 1AZ are high at 186 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
Chater Junior School
Central Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Chater Infant School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Lanchester Primary School
Field Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Akshar News0.6 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.6 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
- Chatpata Swad0.8 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
- Leafi Limited0.4 km
- Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.6 km
- Caffee Beldj Limited1.0 km
- Cloud 70.6 km
- + 121 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Grilled Cottage0.5 km
- AMT Coffee Watford0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- 143 Bar0.3 km
- Nascot Arms0.9 km
- O'Neills0.8 km
- The Horns0.4 km
- Market Tavern0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa Express0.2 km
- Marks And Spencers0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.4 km
- Watford Junction0.7 km
- Watford High Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Exchange Road0.1 km
- Palace Theatre0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171AZ · Data under Open Government Licence