THE PARADE, WD17 1AW House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1AW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 32 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 — 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 (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

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