THE PARADE, WD17 1AU House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1AU is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.6km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1AU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00121183 (shared with 78 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.