Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD17 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1AZ.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1AZ 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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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WD17 1AZ has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WD17 1AZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1AZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00189376 (shared with 13 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 1AZ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.3%
Asian / British Asian28.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 rates near WD17 1AZ are high at 186 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 offences563
Anti-social behaviour376
Shoplifting185
Other theft122
Public order103

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.7 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Akshar News0.6 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.8 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Leafi Limited0.4 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.6 km
  • Caffee Beldj Limited1.0 km
  • Cloud 70.6 km
  • + 121 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.5 km
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.3 km
  • Nascot Arms0.9 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • The Horns0.4 km
  • Market Tavern0.3 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.2 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Nisa Express0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.4 km
  • Watford Junction0.7 km
  • Watford High Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.1 km
  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Palace Theatre0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km