Postcode WD17 1PU 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 198.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.
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 198.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from WD17 1PU.
Central Watford near WD17 1PU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Radlett Road Playing fields | Large | Walking directions to Radlett Road Playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Reeds Garden | Small | Walking directions to Reeds Garden |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 61 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £438,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £399,250 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD17 1PU postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Queens Road Minimart | 207 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QH | Walking directions to Queens Road Minimart |
| 0.2 mi | Giardino 14 | Station Road, Watford, WD17 1ET | Walking directions to Giardino 14 |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Queen's Road, Watford, WD17 2QR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Bazaar | Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LD | Walking directions to Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.