Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD17 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1DH.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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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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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences247
Anti-social behaviour173
Public order54
Other theft42
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.8 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.2 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.2 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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