Postcode WD17 2SB 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 249.4 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 0.4 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 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 249.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 69 ft away from WD17 2SB.
Central Watford near WD17 2SB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Fishers Field Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Fishers Field Nature Reserve |
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 2SB postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD17 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Queen's Road, Watford, WD17 2QR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Bazaar | Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LD | Walking directions to Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Road Minimart | 207 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QH | Walking directions to Queens Road Minimart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.