Postcode WD17 2BW 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 311.2 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 High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.
Central Watford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,230 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 311.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WD17 2BW.
Central Watford near WD17 2BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £494,000 |
| Flats | 51 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £434,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £399,250 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the WD17 2BW 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: 01/08/2025.