Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1BN.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1BN 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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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 33, WD17 1BN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

WD17 1BN is an active urban area on St Albans Road, 0.7km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1BN offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00169706 (shared with 14 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 1BN. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

29 sales · Mean £ 270,175

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

Crime around WD17 1BN is above average at 134 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 offences312
Anti-social behaviour211
Public order62
Other theft60
Drugs46

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils1.0 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.1 km
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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Asia Village0.4 km
  • Churros Mexicano0.6 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
  • Clinton Cards0.7 km
  • + 89 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Grilled Cottage1.0 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.5 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Roti Pan0.5 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Canvas0.3 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.7 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.3 km
  • Watford Social Club0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Max Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.7 km
  • Cafe Rosa0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee Watford0.7 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.6 km
  • + 119 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Nisa Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.4 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.4 km
  • Watford0.8 km
  • Watford High Street1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechen Grove North0.1 km
  • Beechen Grove North0.1 km
  • Beechen Grove North0.1 km
  • Beechen Grove North0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km