Postcode WD17 1BA is located in a major urban area, within the Central ward of Watford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Central Watford area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 423.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Fountain.
Central Watford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 423.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from WD17 1BA.
Central Watford near WD17 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £310,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 64 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £412,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £402,500 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the WD17 1BA postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.