Watford WD17 2 area guide
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Is Watford WD17 2 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD17 2), recorded crime is 316% above the national average, homes sell for around £442,949 on average, there is 1 school in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 316% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£442,949
Population
12,924
Recorded crime
1112.8
Schools
1
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD17 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD17 2 is rated high. Around 7.0% of properties (214 of 3,049) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in WD17 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD17 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 175/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 5,328
Owned 35% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 40%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD17 2.
Browse postcodes
- WD17 2AA
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Watford WD17 2: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD17 2 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD17 2), recorded crime is 316% above the national average, homes sell for around £442,949 on average, there is 1 school in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD17 2?
Recorded crime in Watford WD17 2 runs at 1112.8 per 1,000 properties, 316% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD17 2 safe?
Crime in Watford WD17 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD17 2 runs at 1112.8 per 1,000 properties, 316% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD17 2?
Homes in Watford WD17 2 sell for around £442,949 on average, based on 77 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD17 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD17 2 is rated high. Around 7.0% of properties (214 of 3,049) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD17 2?
There is 1 school in Watford WD17 2 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD17 2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD17 2, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD17 2 a deprived area?
Watford WD17 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).