WD17 1DH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.8km 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 city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00189402 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1DH.
305
33
£ 50,200 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1DH 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 1DH combines 70% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1DH. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1DH is above average at 93 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
Lanchester Primary School
The Watford UTC
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Chater Infant School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Ferhat Food Centre0.9 km
- Glomens African Food0.5 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.6 km
- Harris Grocery Limited0.9 km
- Pane Pan Bakery0.9 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.6 km
- West Herts Sports Club0.9 km
- Pryzm0.4 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.4 km
- Cother Arms0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
123 nearby- Five Guys0.7 km
- Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 118 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.5 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
- Asia Taste0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Ebb Tide1.0 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.5 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.3 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.2 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Nisa Express0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencers0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.2 km
- Watford0.8 km
- Watford High Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.1 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171DH · Data under Open Government Licence