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WD17 2JG

Colne Bridge Retail Park

Oxhey

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Detailed insights for WD17 2JG

Overview

Postcode WD17 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Oxhey ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Oxhey area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year. The nearest station is Bushey, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oxhey Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Oxhey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oxhey has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WD17 2JG.

Flood risk

Low

Oxhey near WD17 2JG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD17 2JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

8

Bushey

London Midland, Overground

Walking directions to Bushey
0.5 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Watford High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD17 2JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOxhey ParkLargeWalking directions to Oxhey Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
1,802.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.03(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.77(+2%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-38%)
Public order
3.36(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
43.6%
Pakistani
62
14.69%
Indian
39
9.24%
Other White
34
8.06%
Other Asian
28
6.64%
Total population: 422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
33.73%
No qualifications
55
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.66%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
37.32%
Owns outright
37
26.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.08%
Other social rented
18
12.68%
Social rents from council
13
9.15%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Oxhey

Median price£432,070
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £593K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) in Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£820,000£573
Semi-Detached10£635,000£558
Terraced25£425,000£558
Flats27£340,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£867,500£285,000£650,000£417,000
2017£840,000£346,500£645,000£414,000
2018£740,975£286,500£592,500£420,000
2019£809,000£315,750£547,500£418,500
2020£786,000£302,000£607,500£440,000
2021£813,200£300,000£585,000£425,000
2022£895,000£385,000£680,000£444,000
2023£752,500£365,000£575,000£479,000
2024£809,000£414,950£705,000£455,000
2025£787,500£389,000£665,000£442,500
2026£1,050,000£320,000£557,500£431,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£504£459£534
2017£450£467£476£520
2018£505£469£470£524
2019£447£445£465£482
2020£534£451£501£535
2021£493£502£545£524
2022£621£510£572£570
2023£532£517£591£567
2024£567£511£530£556
2025£599£514£577£613
2026£511£404£576£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxhey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 2JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 2JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025Flat 41, 1, Frogmore Avenue, Watford, WD17 2AWFlatsLeasehold£350,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 1, 1, Bridge Place, Watford, WD17 2JHFlatsLeasehold£255,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 11, Yew House, 2, Plantation Close, Bushey, WD23 2PLFlatsLeasehold£300,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 7, Ye Olde Dairy, Ye Corner, Watford, WD19 4FUFlatsLeasehold£235,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 18, Ye Olde Dairy, Ye Corner, Watford, WD19 4FUFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the WD17 2JG postcode area, located within Oxhey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD17 2JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBushey and Oxhey Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryField Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBromet Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD17 2JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SDWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miCostcutterBelvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miLidl275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAldiDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTesco Extra239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD17 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shirena Counter

Oxhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardOxheyE05011052
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OxheyE02004979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 012BE01023883
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD17 2JG

Is WD17 2JG (Oxhey) safe?

The area around WD17 2JG records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near WD17 2JG?

The median sale price around WD17 2JG in Oxhey is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD17 2JG?

There are 16 schools close to WD17 2JG, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Field Junior School (Outstanding) and Bromet Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD17 2JG?

The closest station to WD17 2JG is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 177 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around WD17 2JG?

WD17 2JG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,758 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD17 2JG (Oxhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD17 2JG is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirena Counter (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

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.