WD17 2EH is an active urban area located 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
Day-to-day life in WD17 2EH has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 2EH are sourced from Output Area E00121175 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 2EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 2EH.
428
43
£ 50,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 2EH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WD17 2EH — age 43, 48% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 2EH. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD17 2EH are high at 165 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Field Junior School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Central Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Chater Junior School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Bromet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Akshar News0.6 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
- Asia Village0.9 km
- Churros Mexicano0.7 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.7 km
- Kandy Cafe0.6 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.7 km
- Max Peri Peri0.6 km
- Auntie Anne's0.5 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Grilled Cottage0.6 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.8 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.8 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
- Roti Pan0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Canvas1.0 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.6 km
- Watford Social Club0.7 km
- The Palace Theatre0.7 km
- Market Tavern0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford High Street0.1 km
- Watford0.5 km
- Bushey0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Watford High Street Railway Station0.0 km
- Watford High Street Railway Station0.1 km
- Crosfield Court0.1 km
- Watford High Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Watford High Street Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD172EH · Data under Open Government Licence