← WD17 area guide Side by side

WD17 or WD23?

Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.

The short version
WD17
Watford
WD23
Hertsmere
Median home sale nearby
Average sold price
Area price growth (YoY)
Dwelling type Detached house Semi-detached house
Floor area 192 m² 82 m²
Built 1950–1966 2012 onwards
Energy rating D C
Heating cost (EPC est.) £1628/yr £512/yr
Flood zone Zone 1 (low probability) Zone 1 (low probability)
Crime nearby 96 recorded
Deprivation decile 9 of 10 7 of 10

Common questions

Is WD17 or WD23 the more affluent area?

On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, WD17 sits in decile 9 of 10 and WD23 in decile 7, where 10 is the least deprived.

Should I buy in WD17 or WD23?

That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.

A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.