THE PARADE, WD17 1EA House Prices & Local Information

WD17 1EA is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.3km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (183 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00189418 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.