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WD17 3AR

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Detailed insights for WD17 3AR

Overview

Postcode WD17 3AR is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cassiobury area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year. The nearest station is Watford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cassiobury Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Cassiobury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,003 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cassiobury has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD17 3AR.

Flood risk

Low

Cassiobury near WD17 3AR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD17 3AR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

7

Watford

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Watford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD17 3AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCassiobury ParkLargeWalking directions to Cassiobury Park
0.4 miRing Around ParkSmallWalking directions to Ring Around Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
692.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.94(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.09(+22%)
Other theft
5.84(+7%)
Public order
4.81(-6%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
40.62%
Pakistani
61
18.77%
Indian
43
13.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
5.54%
Other Asian
16
4.92%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
48.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.06%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.49%
No qualifications
24
9.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
37.84%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.23%
Other social rented
18
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.41%
Shared ownership
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Park

Median price£660,000
Price per sq ft£527
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £975K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £527 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£1,030,000£589
Semi-Detached16£835,000£564
Terraced8£532,500£471
Flats21£285,000£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£895,000£345,000£721,375£492,500
2017£946,250£325,000£699,250£426,500
2018£857,000£328,075£670,000£522,500
2019£885,000£297,500£626,000£492,500
2020£897,500£290,000£718,000£500,000
2021£969,500£290,000£778,750£548,600
2022£1,100,000£337,500£802,500£525,000
2023£960,000£255,000£782,500£470,000
2024£1,015,000£312,500£839,000£457,500
2025£1,050,000£310,000£850,000£510,000
2026£1,063,750£245,000£835,000£593,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£563£491£484£480
2017£535£447£498£420
2018£504£429£514£443
2019£526£438£541£471
2020£554£401£567£493
2021£580£415£500£471
2022£650£423£634£483
2023£594£438£571£499
2024£599£458£597£461
2025£590£426£562£528
2026£622£435£570£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 3AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 3AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025104, Parkside Drive, Watford, WD17 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
10 Jun 202512, De Vere Walk, Watford, WD17 3BESemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000
03 Oct 202510, Richmond Drive, Watford, WD17 3BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£775,000
10 Sept 20253, Coningesby Drive, Watford, WD17 3BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£950,000
19 Feb 2026114, Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£785,000

Schools

In the WD17 3AR postcode area, located within Cassiobury, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD17 3AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCassiobury Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCassiobury Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWatford Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD17 3AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD17 3AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNews BoxCassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LEWalking directions to News Box
0.4 miMorrisons Daily178,180 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, WD17 3AJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,990
Band F£3,534
Band G£4,078
Band H£4,893

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 3AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter John Christopher Kloss

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardParkE05011053
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CassioburyE02004975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 008AE01023886
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WD17 3AR

Is WD17 3AR (Cassiobury) safe?

The area around WD17 3AR records about 46 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 3AR?

The median sale price around WD17 3AR in Park is £660,000 (about £527 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD17 3AR?

There are 14 schools close to WD17 3AR, including Cassiobury Junior School (Good), Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD17 3AR?

The closest station to WD17 3AR is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 585 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.

How deprived is the area around WD17 3AR?

WD17 3AR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD17 3AR (Cassiobury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD17 3AR is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John Christopher Kloss (Liberal Democrats).