WD17 1LA is an active urban area on Clarendon Road, 0.7km 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 management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00169705 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1LA.
451
34
£ 50,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1LA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD17 1LA spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1LA. The average age is 34.3. 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 around WD17 1LA is above average at 136 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
Lanchester Primary School
The Watford UTC
Chater Junior School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Chater Infant School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Asia Village0.3 km
- Churros Mexicano0.5 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Clinton Cards0.6 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Grilled Cottage1.0 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.4 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.4 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
- Roti Pan0.4 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Canvas0.3 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.7 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.4 km
- Watford Social Club0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
128 nearby- Parents Paradise Ltd1.0 km
- Max Peri Peri0.7 km
- Auntie Anne's0.6 km
- Cafe Rosa0.5 km
- Costa Coffee Watford0.6 km
- + 123 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.3 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.3 km
- Watford0.7 km
- Watford High Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Road0.1 km
- St John's Road0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171LA · Data under Open Government Licence