Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WD17 1JW.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1JW 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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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WD17 1JW is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

WD17 1JW is an active urban area on Clarendon Road, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD17 1JW 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00121166 (shared with 112 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 1JW. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 rates near WD17 1JW are high at 167 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 offences508
Anti-social behaviour341
Shoplifting152
Other theft118
Public order92

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.1 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.9 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils1.0 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Akshar News0.9 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Asia Village0.2 km
  • Churros Mexicano0.3 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

123 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.9 km
  • Parents Paradise Ltd0.8 km
  • Max Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.4 km
  • Cafe Rosa0.3 km
  • + 118 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Grilled Cottage0.8 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.2 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
  • Roti Pan0.2 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Canvas0.3 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.5 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.3 km
  • Watford Social Club0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Nisa Express0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.2 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.5 km
  • Watford0.5 km
  • Watford High Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Road0.0 km
  • St John's Road0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km