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.
WD17 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 1RL.
451
34
£ 50,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
The Watford UTC
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Chater Infant School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
107 nearby- Five Guys0.7 km
- Jenny's Restaurant0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 102 more
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD171RL · Data under Open Government Licence