Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JA.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences534
Anti-social behaviour344
Shoplifting204
Other theft129
Public order95

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.1 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.8 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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
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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