Postcode WD17 2HX 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The nearest station is Bushey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oxhey Park.
Central Watford has an average 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 245.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from WD17 2HX.
Central Watford near WD17 2HX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
| 0.5 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £475 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £590,000 | £480 |
| Terraced | 33 | £400,000 | £534 |
| Flats | 51 | £228,000 | £429 |
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 | £398,750 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | — | £410,000 |
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 | £538 |
| 2026 | £400 | — | £489 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 2HX.
In the WD17 2HX postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Belvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
Elected local representatives for WD17 2HX, 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 2HX records about 245 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WD17 2HX in Central Watford is £317,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WD17 2HX, including Field Junior School (Outstanding), Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good) and Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD17 2HX is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 364 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.
WD17 2HX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,230 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 2HX is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.