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WD17

WATFORD

Greater London, London, England

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WD17 is the postcode district for WATFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £593,038
1yr change ▼ 17.8%
Crime 37% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£593,038

▼ 17.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

107% above national avg

Crime Rate

111.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

37% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in WD17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD17 is £593,038, which is 55% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD17 cost 106.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD17 have fallen 17.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,031,473 150
Semi-detached £755,436 83
Terraced £463,691 126
Flat £287,133 383
All types £593,038 785

5-Year Price History

£529K £557K £586K £615K £643K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 111.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD17 has a crime rate significantly 37% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Central Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Cassiobury Junior School Primary Good mi
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Nascot Wood Junior School Primary Outstanding mi
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

107,171

Population

57

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
27.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD17 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD17 is collected by Watford. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD17 — WATFORD

Area Summary

WD17 (WATFORD) offers above-average property prices (£593,038, 107% above national average), higher-than-average crime (37% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD17 WATFORD

What is the average house price in WD17 WATFORD?
The average house price in WD17 (WATFORD) is £593,038, based on 785 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 107% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.8% over the past year.
Is WD17 WATFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in WD17 is above the national average (111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD17 WATFORD?
The population of WD17 (WATFORD) is approximately 107,171 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 27% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD17?
The average broadband download speed in WD17 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD17 WATFORD?
There are 10 schools in or near WD17. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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