Postcode WD17 3EY is located in a major urban area, within the Park area of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cassiobury area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year. The median sale price in Park is £775,000 (around £534 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £327,000 and £975,000. The nearest station is Watford Junction, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cassiobury Park.
Cassiobury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,444 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Cassiobury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WD17 3EY.
Cassiobury near WD17 3EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cassiobury Park | Large | Walking directions to Cassiobury Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 (about £534 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £1,075,000 | £651 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £850,000 | £559 |
| Terraced | 7 | £515,000 | £468 |
| Flats | 23 | £282,500 | £444 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £1,100,000 | £248,000 | £835,000 | £593,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £657 | £444 | £556 | £468 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 3EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 38, The Avenue, Watford, WD17 4NS | Detached | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 20, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 30, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 11, Nanterre Court, 63 - 67, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 40, Cassiobury Drive, Watford, WD17 3AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £975,000 |
In the WD17 3EY postcode area, located within Cassiobury, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lanchester Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Free schools | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Chater Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jan 2019. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD17 3EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | 125-127 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Maida Foods | Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 1RD | Walking directions to Maida Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Groszek Polish traditional food | Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 1RD | Walking directions to Groszek Polish traditional food |
| 0.4 mi | Mithukin | Leavesden Road, Watford, WD17 1RB | Walking directions to Mithukin |
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 3EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter John Christopher Kloss
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD17 3EY records about 142 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WD17 3EY in Park is £775,000 (about £534 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WD17 3EY, including Lanchester Primary School (Good), Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Chater Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD17 3EY is Watford Junction, about 723 m away, serving the London Midland, Overground and Southern lines.
WD17 3EY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,444 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 3EY 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).