Postcode WD17 4DS is located in a major urban area, within the Nascot ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leggatts area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year. The nearest station is Watford North, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Orchard Park.
Leggatts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Leggatts has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leggatts is £63,289 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from WD17 4DS.
Leggatts near WD17 4DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford North located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cheslyn House & Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cheslyn House & Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Harebreaks Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harebreaks Recreation Ground |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £448,900 (about £494 per square foot) in Nascot area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £937,500 | £538 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £635,000 | £556 |
| Terraced | 16 | £497,500 | £511 |
| Flats | 52 | £302,500 | £451 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £825,000 | £337,500 | £575,000 | £500,000 |
| 2017 | £785,000 | £335,000 | £603,500 | £530,000 |
| 2018 | £832,000 | £349,995 | £567,500 | £520,000 |
| 2019 | £857,500 | £315,000 | £600,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | £795,000 | £325,000 | £645,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | £835,000 | £337,500 | £631,500 | £492,500 |
| 2022 | £1,065,000 | £336,250 | £633,503 | £540,000 |
| 2023 | £1,025,000 | £320,000 | £610,000 | £430,000 |
| 2024 | £960,000 | £305,000 | £650,000 | £494,875 |
| 2025 | £911,000 | £312,000 | £788,000 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £937,500 | £300,000 | £695,000 | £554,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £502 | £432 | £497 | £555 |
| 2017 | £499 | £450 | £483 | £534 |
| 2018 | £508 | £493 | £462 | £435 |
| 2019 | £465 | £464 | £457 | £517 |
| 2020 | £533 | £449 | £457 | £491 |
| 2021 | £563 | £489 | £511 | £540 |
| 2022 | £585 | £484 | £544 | £552 |
| 2023 | £573 | £452 | £476 | £514 |
| 2024 | £599 | £434 | £568 | £508 |
| 2025 | £536 | £448 | £483 | £501 |
| 2026 | £566 | £453 | £608 | £464 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD17 4DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | 10, Burrow Close, Watford, WD17 4DS | Flats | Leasehold | £283,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 16, Burrow Close, Watford, WD17 4DS | Terraced | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 263, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 156, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4WU | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 136, Ridge Lane, Watford, WD17 4SY | Detached | Freehold | £1,135,000 |
In the WD17 4DS postcode area, located within Leggatts, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD17 4DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD24 5LL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 4DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Osborn
Nascot - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD17 4DS records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD17 4DS in Nascot is £448,900 (about £494 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD17 4DS, including The Orchard Primary School (Good), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Beechfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD17 4DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,356 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 4DS is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Osborn (Liberal Democrats).