Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD17 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1DG.

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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 1DG 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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1/10
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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 1DG 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 1DG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.9km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1DG 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WD17 1DG is moderate at 67 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 offences187
Anti-social behaviour160
Other theft43
Public order42
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.5 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.7 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.1 km
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Knutsford Primary Academy

Good435 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Glomens African Food0.7 km
  • Grounded Kitchen0.8 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • B C Fruits0.6 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Palace Theatre0.7 km
  • Pryzm0.5 km
  • Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.5 km
  • Cother Arms0.8 km
  • Glenn Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

106 nearby
  • Five Guys0.8 km
  • Jenny's Restaurant1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Spice Lounge1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • + 101 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Ks Kitchen0.7 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.7 km
  • Asia Taste0.6 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.2 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Nisa Express0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.1 km
  • Watford0.9 km
  • Watford High Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

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