WD17 1BW is a well-regarded residential area on West Street, 0.9km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Nascot ward and the Watford constituency.
Day-to-day life in WD17 1BW has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00121261 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, WD17 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, WD17 1BW.
408
36
£ 63,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1BW 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
No single demographic signal dominates WD17 1BW — age 36, 47% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1BW. The average age is 36.2. 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
£ 310,000
45 sales · Mean £ 307,517
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1BW is moderate at 86 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
Lanchester Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
The Watford UTC
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Ferhat Food Centre1.0 km
- Glomens African Food0.6 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.8 km
- Harris Grocery Limited1.0 km
- Pane Pan Bakery1.0 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.7 km
- West Herts Sports Club0.9 km
- Pryzm0.4 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.4 km
- Cother Arms0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Five Guys0.8 km
- Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.6 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.7 km
- Asia Taste0.6 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.3 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.3 km
- Watford0.9 km
- Watford High Street1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.3 km
- Beechen Grove North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171BW · Data under Open Government Licence