Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD17 1RL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

451

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 1RL 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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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD17 1RL spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WD17 1RL is a mixed residential area 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 — 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, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00169705 (shared with 39 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 1RL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.3%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1RL is above average at 95 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 offences232
Anti-social behaviour172
Public order49
Other theft45
Drugs35

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.5 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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The Watford UTC

Good112 pupils0.9 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils1.1 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Ferhat Food Centre0.9 km
  • Glomens African Food0.6 km
  • Grounded Kitchen0.7 km
  • Harris Grocery Limited0.9 km
  • Pane Pan Bakery0.9 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Palace Theatre0.6 km
  • West Herts Sports Club0.8 km
  • Pryzm0.3 km
  • Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM0.3 km
  • Cother Arms0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Spice Lounge0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • + 102 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Ks Kitchen0.6 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Asia Taste0.5 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Ebb Tide0.9 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 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 Arms0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Nisa Express0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction0.3 km
  • Watford0.9 km
  • Watford High Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Beechen Grove North0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Beechen Grove North0.2 km