WD17 1ES is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00189343 (shared with 155 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1ES.
284
36
£ 50,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1ES 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 1ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1ES. The average age is 35.6. 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)
WD17 1ES has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
The Watford UTC
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
Central Primary School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Glomens African Food0.8 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- B C Fruits0.7 km
- Best One0.7 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.8 km
- Pryzm0.6 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.6 km
- Cother Arms0.7 km
- Glenn Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Five Guys0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Terra Brazil1.0 km
- The Langley0.8 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.8 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Asia Taste0.8 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.1 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Nisa Express0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.1 km
- Watford1.0 km
- Watford North1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171ES · Data under Open Government Licence