CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JY House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1JY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Clarendon Road, 0.3km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (185 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00189418 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.