LORD STREET, WD17 2AT House Prices & Local Information

WD17 2AT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lord Street, 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00189401 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.