WD17 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
Day-to-day life in WD17 1AR has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00189343 (shared with 155 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1AR.
284
36
£ 50,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1AR 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
No single demographic signal dominates WD17 1AR — age 36, 27% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1AR. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1AR is moderate at 50 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
Lanchester Primary School
The Watford UTC
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Central Primary School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Glomens African Food0.8 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- B C Fruits0.7 km
- Best One0.7 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.8 km
- Pryzm0.5 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.5 km
- Cother Arms0.7 km
- Glenn Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Five Guys0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Terra Brazil1.0 km
- The Langley0.8 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.8 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Asia Taste0.8 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.1 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Nisa Express0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.2 km
- Watford1.0 km
- Watford North1.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171AR · Data under Open Government Licence