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WD17 1LN

Central

Watford

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Overview

Postcode WD17 1LN 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 430.6 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 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Reeds Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
431
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 430.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

22.9%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from WD17 1LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Watford near WD17 1LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.4 mi

Watford Junction

London Midland, Overground, Southern

0.5 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

0.7 mi

7

Watford

Metropolitan

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miReeds GardenSmall
0.5 miOld FountainSmall

Property prices in Central

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £315,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£494,000
Flats51£245,000
Semi-Detached6£434,000
Terraced28£399,250

10 years price trend in Central

Schools

In the WD17 1LN postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNisai Virtual Academy LtdSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryWatford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 mi16 plusWest Herts CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miSainsbury'sAlbert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE
0.1 miAsiasMartHigh Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ
0.3 miCostcutterMarket Street, Watford, WD18 0PR
0.3 miBazaarQueens Road, Watford, WD17 2LD
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodChurch Street, Watford, WD17 2BW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.