Postcode WD17 2FG 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 311.9 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxhey Park.
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 311.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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 269 ft away from WD17 2FG.
Central Watford near WD17 2FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.8 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
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 2FG postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Home Bargains | Watford, WD17 2EU | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.