WD17 1ET is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD17 1ET offers 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00189343 (shared with 155 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1ET.
284
36
£ 50,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 1ET 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 1ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 1ET. The average age is 35.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD17 1ET is moderate at 52 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
The Watford UTC
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
Central Primary School
Knutsford Primary Academy
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Chater Junior School
Nascot Wood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Glomens African Food0.7 km
- Grounded Kitchen0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- B C Fruits0.7 km
- Best One0.7 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Palace Theatre0.8 km
- Pryzm0.6 km
- Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.6 km
- Cother Arms0.7 km
- Glenn Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Five Guys0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Terra Brazil1.0 km
- The Langley0.8 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ks Kitchen0.7 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Asia Taste0.7 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.6 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.1 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford Junction0.0 km
- Watford1.0 km
- Watford High Street1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.0 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.0 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.0 km
- Watford Junction Railway Station0.0 km
- Watford Junction Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD171ET · Data under Open Government Licence