ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1BQ is an active urban area on St Albans Road, 0.7km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00169706 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.