Postcode WD17 2TD is located in a major urban area, within the Central area 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, roughly 2.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The median sale price in Central is £320,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,750 and £395,825. The nearest station is Watford High Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.
Central Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,303 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% 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 38.5% 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 144 ft away from WD17 2TD.
Central Watford near WD17 2TD 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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Radlett Road Playing fields | Large | Walking directions to Radlett Road Playing fields |
| 0.3 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £610,000 | £477 |
| Terraced | 37 | £397,500 | £508 |
| Flats | 49 | £240,000 | £424 |
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 | £258,500 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £243,500 | — | £398,000 |
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 | £463 | £480 | £540 |
| 2026 | £392 | — | £484 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 2TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 45 - 47, High Street, Watford, WD17 2DJ | Other | Leasehold | £1,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 97, High Street, Watford, WD17 2DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £564,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Flat 48, Queens Gate, 2, Lord Street, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 50, Queens Gate, 2, Lord Street, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | Flat 30, Ashleigh Court, 29, Loates Lane, Watford, WD17 2PJ | Flats | Leasehold | £243,500 |
In the WD17 2TD postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Central Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Central Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd ratingInspection information
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD17 2TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bazaar | Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LD | Walking directions to Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD17 2TD, 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 2TD records about 220 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WD17 2TD in Central is £320,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD17 2TD, including Central Primary School (Good), Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD17 2TD is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 412 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD17 2TD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,303 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 2TD is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).