Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WEST STREET, WD17 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, WD17 1BW.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1BW 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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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WD17 1BW — age 36, 47% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.

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

WD17 1BW 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.

Day-to-day life in WD17 1BW has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £390k, up 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00121261 (shared with 29 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 1BW. 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

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 310,000

45 sales · Mean £ 307,517

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WD17 1BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences172
Anti-social behaviour157
Other theft40
Public order36
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.6 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.9 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.0 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.1 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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