Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1LA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

451

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British57.3%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences392
Anti-social behaviour267
Other theft85
Public order80
Shoplifting76

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.8 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.1 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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
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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

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