Postcode WD17 2HU 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 Bushey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 5.5% 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 of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WD17 2HU.
Central Watford near WD17 2HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.3 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
| 0.5 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 2HU postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Home Bargains | Watford, WD17 2EU | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.