Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WOODFORD ROAD, WD17 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFORD ROAD, WD17 1BH.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1BH 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.

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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD17 1BH is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD17 1BH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Woodford Road, 0.8km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00189402 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1BH. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WD17 1BH is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences212
Anti-social behaviour164
Public order51
Other theft40
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.7 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils1.2 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.2 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Ferhat Food Centre1.0 km
  • Glomens African Food0.6 km
  • Grounded Kitchen0.6 km
  • Harris Grocery Limited1.0 km
  • Pane Pan Bakery0.9 km
  • + 88 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Palace Theatre0.6 km
  • Market Tavern0.9 km
  • Canvas0.5 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.8 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Spice Lounge0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Ks Kitchen0.6 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Bubble King1.0 km
  • Tikka Nation0.9 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.2 km
  • Watford0.8 km
  • Watford High Street1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Watford Junction Railway Station0.0 km
  • Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km
  • Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km
  • Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km
  • Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km