WD17 1JA is an active urban area on Clarendon Road, 0.4km 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00121166 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JA.
435
35
£ 50,200 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1JA 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
High employment, young population. WD17 1JA combines 69% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1JA. 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
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 rates near WD17 1JA are high at 188 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
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Lanchester Primary School
Chater Infant School
Field Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Akshar News0.8 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.8 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.9 km
- Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.9 km
- + 95 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.8 km
- Leafi Limited0.5 km
- Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.6 km
- Caffee Beldj Limited0.8 km
- Cloud 70.5 km
- + 120 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Grilled Cottage0.7 km
- AMT Coffee Watford0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- 143 Bar0.3 km
- Dunnings Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Nascot Arms0.8 km
- O'Neills0.6 km
- The Horns0.5 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa Express0.3 km
- Marks And Spencers0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.4 km
- Watford Junction0.6 km
- Watford High Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.0 km
- Clarendon Road0.0 km
- St John's Road0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Palace Theatre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171JA · Data under Open Government Licence