THE PARADE, WD17 1BA House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1BA 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 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 3.5% year-on-year.

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