Postcode WD17 1NA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Reeds Garden.
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 163 ft away from WD17 1NA.
Central Watford near WD17 1NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.7 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reeds Garden | Small | Walking directions to Reeds Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Old Fountain | Small | Walking directions to Old Fountain |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £331,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £264,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £438,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD17 1NA postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 1NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 125 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.3 mi | Maida Foods | Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 1RD | Walking directions to Maida Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Road Minimart | 207 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QH | Walking directions to Queens Road Minimart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.