Postcode WD17 2NJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244.6 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 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.
Central Watford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from WD17 2NJ.
Central Watford near WD17 2NJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 2NJ 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: 16/08/2025.