WD17 2TL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD17 2TL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WD17 2TL are sourced from Output Area E00121164 (shared with 116 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD17 2TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD17 2TL.
488
33
£ 50,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in WD17 2TL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 2TL. The average age is 33.3. 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 rates near WD17 2TL are high at 209 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
Central Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Chater Junior School
Field Junior School
Chater Infant School
Lanchester Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Akshar News0.6 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.6 km
- Watford Food & Wine1.0 km
- Asia Village0.4 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
- Kandy Cafe0.7 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.6 km
- Max Peri Peri0.2 km
- Auntie Anne's0.0 km
- + 115 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- China Garden1.0 km
- Grilled Cottage0.6 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.3 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.4 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Canvas0.5 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.2 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.6 km
- Watford Social Club0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.6 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.1 km
- Watford High Street0.4 km
- Watford Junction0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Beechen Grove0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Beechen Grove0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD172TL · Data under Open Government Licence