Postcode WD17 2RA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.
Central Watford has a 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 220.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from WD17 2RA.
Central Watford near WD17 2RA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.5 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Radlett Road Playing fields | Large | Walking directions to Radlett Road Playing fields |
| 0.1 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Fishers Field Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Fishers Field Nature Reserve |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £396,400 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD17 2RA postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Bazaar | Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LD | Walking directions to Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Queen's Road, Watford, WD17 2QR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aga Dychton
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.