Living in WD17, Watford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD17 in Watford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Watford: £396,385, up 2.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD17
94 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £367,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,550,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 WINDERMERE COURT ALEXANDRA ROAD, WD17 4UA | flat-maisonette | £305,000 | 2026-06-26 |
| 20 NANTERRE COURT, 63 - 67 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3AF | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 4 TERRACE GARDENS, WD17 1RB | terraced | £380,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 30 MALDEN ROAD, WD17 4EW | semi-detached | £635,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 3 YORKE GATE, WD17 4NQ | detached | £975,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 80 ORCHID COURT, 1 WEST STREET, WD17 1BW | flat-maisonette | £266,000 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
66 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Warren Dell Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Parmiter's School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
44 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Longwood School, Merchant Taylors' Prep School, Merchant Taylors' School, Stanborough Primary School, Stanborough Secondary School, The Purcell School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near WD17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 8.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
610 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Watford's figures.
Common questions about WD17
What is the average house price in WD17?
The average sold price in Watford is £396,385 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD17?
Prices in Watford are up 2.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD17?
The median of 94 recorded sales around central WD17 in the last 2 years is £367,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD17?
66 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD17, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD17?
610 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD17 at risk of flooding?
Central WD17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £367,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 610 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD17 safe?
610 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD17 or WD24, WD17 or WD18, WD17 or WD99.
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