WD17 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on West Street, 0.9km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Nascot ward and the Watford constituency.
WD17 1BU is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00121261 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, WD17 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, WD17 1BU.
408
36
£ 63,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1BU 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
WD17 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1BU. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 323,000
40 sales · Mean £ 349,014
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1BU is moderate at 86 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
Lanchester Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
The Watford UTC
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Ferhat Food Centre1.0 km
- Glomens African Food0.6 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.8 km
- Harris Grocery Limited1.0 km
- Pane Pan Bakery1.0 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.7 km
- West Herts Sports Club0.9 km
- Pryzm0.4 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.4 km
- Cother Arms0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Five Guys0.8 km
- Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.6 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.7 km
- Asia Taste0.6 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.3 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.3 km
- Watford0.9 km
- Watford High Street1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.3 km
- Beechen Grove North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171BU · Data under Open Government Licence