Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

BALDWIN ROAD, WD17 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWIN ROAD, WD17 4DP.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD17 4DP 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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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD17 4DP combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£830k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £830k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD17 4DP is a sought-after residential area on Baldwin Road, 0.7km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Nascot ward and the Watford constituency.

For serious buyers, WD17 4DP is 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £830k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WD17 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00189380 (shared with 12 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 4DP. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.6%
Asian / British Asian57.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 820,000

3 sales · Mean £ 805,000

Terraced

£ 765,000

1 sales · Mean £ 765,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD17 4DP has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting21
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding219 pupils0.1 km
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Nascot Wood Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils0.3 km
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Beechfield School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils1.1 km
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Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding304 pupils1.1 km
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Cassiobury Junior School

Outstanding361 pupils1.1 km
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The Orchard Primary School

Good463 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.6 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.8 km
  • Express Food Centre0.8 km
  • Mithunn Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dunnings Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
  • Essex Arms0.8 km
  • Nascot Arms0.7 km
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • The Prince George0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Family Diner0.8 km
  • Derwish BQ Restaurant0.7 km
  • Junction Cafe0.8 km
  • Lemongrass0.8 km
  • Viento Coffee Company Ltd0.7 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Funky Flavours0.8 km
  • Square Pizza House0.9 km
  • The Anchor Fish Bar0.7 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Magazin Romanesc Maria0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford Junction1.1 km
  • Watford North1.3 km
  • Watford1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Molteno Road0.2 km
  • Molteno Road0.2 km
  • The Spinney0.3 km
  • Bay Tree Walk0.3 km
  • The Spinney0.3 km