WD17 1HX is an active urban area located 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
This is 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00121166 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1HX.
435
35
£ 50,200 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1HX 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 1HX is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1HX. The average age is 34.6. 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)
Crime rates near WD17 1HX are high at 162 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
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Lanchester Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
The Watford UTC
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Akshar News0.9 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.9 km
- Asia Village0.2 km
- Churros Mexicano0.4 km
- + 95 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.9 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
- Max Peri Peri0.5 km
- Auntie Anne's0.5 km
- Cafe Rosa0.4 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Grilled Cottage0.8 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.3 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.4 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
- Roti Pan0.3 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Canvas0.2 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.5 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.3 km
- Watford Social Club0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa Express0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.2 km
- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.4 km
- Watford0.5 km
- Watford High Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Road0.1 km
- St John's Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171HX · Data under Open Government Licence