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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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

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)

1995: £48,395 (69 sales)1996: £55,424 (107 sales)1997: £62,584 (153 sales)1998: £68,924 (115 sales)1999: £80,654 (123 sales)2000: £99,195 (115 sales)2001: £111,578 (113 sales)2002: £129,817 (125 sales)2003: £151,325 (97 sales)2004: £156,756 (102 sales)2005: £174,462 (100 sales)2006: £184,168 (124 sales)2007: £215,066 (176 sales)2008: £217,516 (139 sales)2009: £172,895 (46 sales)2010: £179,874 (63 sales)2011: £188,906 (126 sales)2012: £200,246 (90 sales)2013: £189,667 (93 sales)2014: £257,102 (103 sales)2015: £400,634 (112 sales)2016: £415,650 (120 sales)2017: £1,122,304 (107 sales)2018: £330,337 (65 sales)2019: £641,206 (67 sales)2020: £329,688 (52 sales)2021: £339,528 (145 sales)2022: £670,742 (118 sales)2023: £377,362 (72 sales)2024: £442,949 (77 sales)2025: £321,315 (86 sales)2026: £355,588 (17 sales) 2026: £355,588 (17 sales) — part year so far £1,122,304 £48,395 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

May 24: 169 crimesJun 24: 169 crimesJul 24: 172 crimesAug 24: 192 crimesSep 24: 155 crimesOct 24: 170 crimesNov 24: 177 crimesDec 24: 141 crimesJan 25: 189 crimesFeb 25: 169 crimesMar 25: 194 crimesApr 25: 164 crimesMay 25: 177 crimesJun 25: 176 crimesJul 25: 210 crimesAug 25: 209 crimesSep 25: 158 crimesOct 25: 166 crimesNov 25: 182 crimesDec 25: 157 crimesJan 26: 178 crimesFeb 26: 183 crimesMar 26: 197 crimesApr 26: 148 crimes Apr 26: 148 crimes 210 141 May 24 Apr 26

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.

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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).