Postcode WD17 1QL is located in a major urban area, within the Central area of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Watford area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The median sale price in Central is £320,000 (around £474 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,500 and £395,825. The nearest station is Watford Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Reeds Garden.
Central Watford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,769 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from WD17 1QL.
Central Watford near WD17 1QL 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reeds Garden | Small | Walking directions to Reeds Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Old Fountain | Small | Walking directions to Old Fountain |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £630,000 | £477 |
| Terraced | 40 | £398,750 | £506 |
| Flats | 55 | £240,000 | £412 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,025 | £593,000 | £352,500 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £425,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £488,750 | £346,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £373,000 | £347,500 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £550,000 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | £262,500 | £428,000 | £362,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £540,000 | £408,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £625,000 | £391,500 |
| 2024 | £298,900 | £565,000 | £413,000 |
| 2025 | £257,000 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £241,750 | — | £396,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £451 | £477 |
| 2017 | £501 | £401 | £484 |
| 2018 | £454 | £418 | £439 |
| 2019 | £419 | £503 | £467 |
| 2020 | £407 | £491 | £482 |
| 2021 | £514 | £421 | £498 |
| 2022 | £495 | £526 | £495 |
| 2023 | £453 | £531 | £478 |
| 2024 | £594 | £405 | £493 |
| 2025 | £462 | £480 | £540 |
| 2026 | £392 | — | £500 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 1QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 10, Flanders Court, 12 - 14, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 44, Flanders Court, 12 - 14, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11, Flanders Court, 12 - 14, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 83, Flanders Court, 12 - 14, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Flanders Court, 12 - 14, St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £294,600 |
In the WD17 1QL postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Free schools | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lanchester Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Central Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD17 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | 125-127 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Maida Foods | Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 1RD | Walking directions to Maida Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Groszek Polish traditional food | Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 1RD | Walking directions to Groszek Polish traditional food |
| 0.2 mi | Mithukin | Leavesden Road, Watford, WD17 1RB | Walking directions to Mithukin |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD17 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aga Dychton
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD17 1QL records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around WD17 1QL in Central is £320,000 (about £474 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD17 1QL, including Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Lanchester Primary School (Good) and Central Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD17 1QL is Watford Junction, about 337 m away, serving the London Midland, Overground and Southern lines.
WD17 1QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,769 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD17 1QL is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).