WD17 1BJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD17 1BJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 31 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 — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00189418 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1BJ.
192
31
£ 50,200 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1BJ 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
High employment, young population. WD17 1BJ combines 76% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1BJ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD17 1BJ are high at 191 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
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Chater Infant School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Lanchester Primary School
Field Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Akshar News0.7 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.6 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.8 km
- Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries1.0 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.7 km
- Leafi Limited0.5 km
- Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.6 km
- Caffee Beldj Limited0.9 km
- Cloud 70.5 km
- + 121 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Grilled Cottage0.6 km
- AMT Coffee Watford0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- 143 Bar0.3 km
- Nascot Arms0.9 km
- O'Neills0.7 km
- The Horns0.4 km
- Market Tavern0.4 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 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
- High Street0.1 km
- Palace Theatre0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171BJ · Data under Open Government Licence