WD17 4SJ is a sought-after residential area on Nascot Wood Road, 1.2km from North Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Nascot ward and the Watford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD17, WD17 4SJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00121269 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NASCOT WOOD ROAD, WD17 4SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NASCOT WOOD ROAD, WD17 4SJ.
349
44
£ 63,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD17 4SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD17 4SJ combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD17 4SJ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,425,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD17 4SJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beechfield School
The Orchard Primary School
Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Cassiobury Junior School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Cherry Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- F T Taylor0.9 km
- Goodwood Parade Post Office0.9 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.9 km
- Variety Wines0.8 km
- Cassiobury Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dragon Garden0.9 km
- Leavesden Tandoori0.8 km
- RFC0.8 km
- Codland Fish And Chips0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Prince Of Bengal0.9 km
- Rhubarb Cafe1.0 km
- Sun Sports1.0 km
- Fullerians Rugby Club0.9 km
- Leavesden Montessori House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Essex Arms0.8 km
- Sun Postal Sports & Social Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford North1.8 km
- Watford Junction1.9 km
- Watford2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tunnel Wood Road0.0 km
- Nascot Wood Road0.1 km
- Ridge Lane0.2 km
- Ridge Lane0.2 km
- Tunnel Wood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD174SJ · Data under Open Government Licence