WD17 3TX

Park, Watford

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At a glance

Every premises in WD17 3TX can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. The average home in Watford sold for £404,299 in the latest House Price Index, down 0.7% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 73 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From WD17 3TX, the nearest primary school is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, 0.5 mi away, about a 9 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding); the nearest secondary is West Herts College, 1.4 mi away; the nearest GP surgery is The Elms Surgery, 1.4 mi away.

Watford Junction station is 1.6 mi away; the nearest park, The Grove Park, is 140 m away, about a 2 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableNone

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)None

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)None

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Watford 008

73Moderate · 5/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Watford

115Very high · 9/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	20	34	Low · 3/10
Anti-social behaviour	14	15	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	6.9	6.5	High · 8/10
Public order	6.0	6.7	High · 7/10
Vehicle crime	5.6	5.0	High · 7/10
Drugs	4.9	3.3	Very high · 9/10
Criminal damage and arson	4.3	6.7	Moderate · 4/10
Bicycle theft	3.3	0.8	Very high · 10/10
Burglary	3.1	3.6	Moderate · 6/10
Other crime	1.6	2.1	Moderate · 5/10
Robbery	1.3	1.4	High · 8/10
Theft from the person	0.9	1.7	High · 8/10
Possession of weapons	0.4	1.0	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	0.2	8.6	Low · 1/10

Watford 008: October 2025 to September 2026, 8,392 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Watford 008 Watford England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 20 Sept 2023 · Report

0.5 mi

Cassiobury Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 3–7

Ofsted: GoodInspected 11 Oct 2023 · Report

0.6 mi

Cassiobury Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 7–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 24 Jan 2024 · Report

0.7 mi

The Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Nascot Wood Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 7–11

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 11 Oct 2023 · Report

0.9 mi

Secondary

West Herts College16 plus · Further education · ages 16–99 · Ofsted reports

1.4 mi

Stanborough Secondary SchoolOther independent school · ages 11–18

1.6 mi

Watford Grammar School for BoysSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18 · Boys

Ofsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026 · Safeguarding met

Nursery, special and other

Kingswood Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5 · Ofsted reports

1.5 mi

Nisai Virtual Academy LtdSpecial post 16 institution · ages 16–25 · Ofsted reports

1.9 mi

Oxhey Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Ft Taylor LTDPharmacy · WD24 5LL

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Cassiobury PharmacyPharmacy · WD17 3EA

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Pyramid PharmacyPharmacy · WD24 5EH

1.2 mi · 25 min walk

GP practices

The Elms SurgeryGP practice · WD17 4NT

1.4 mi

Sheepcot Medical CentreGP practice · WD25 7NL

1.5 mi

Suthergrey House Medical CentreGP practice · WD17 1LS

1.6 mi

Dentists

Cassiobury Dental SurgeryDental practice · WD17 3AH

0.9 mi · 17 min walk

Dental SurgeryDental practice · WD17 3HE

1.1 mi · 23 min walk

Crysalis Dental SurgeryDental practice · WD24 5EP

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Hospitals

Langley House Community HospitalHospital · WD25 9FG

1.7 mi

Urgent Care Hemel Hempstead HospitalHospital · WD18 0HB

2.1 mi

Watford General HospitalHospital · WD18 0HB

2.1 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Watford JunctionLioness line

1.6 mi

Watford JunctionLioness line

1.6 mi

Watford North

1.7 mi

Garston (Herts)

2.2 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport) · Powered by TfL Open Data. Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h. Lines and fare zones from TfL.

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Parks and green spaces

140 mto the nearest park, The Grove Park

2parks within a 10 minute walk

12hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

The Grove ParkPark or garden · 10 hectares

140 m · 2 min walk

The Grove ParkGolf course · 90 hectares

0.2 mi · 3 min walk

Park or garden1.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Cheslyn House and GardensPark or garden · 1.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Herts Bowling ClubBowling green · 0.8 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Playing field1.0 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Orchard ParkPlaying field · 3.5 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Fullerians Rugby Football ClubPlaying field · 5.7 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Goodwood Recreation Ground PlaygroundPlay area · 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Lingfield Way Open SpacePark or garden · 0.2 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Goodwood Recreation GroundPlaying field · 3.7 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£89,537

£57,131 after tax

Watford

£61,497

£46,406 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£89,537

After tax£57,131

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£44,183Watford £36,220 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Watford 008); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 33,573 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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3% of Watford's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 10

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Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

53% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 36% in Watford and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about WD17 3TX

What is the crime rate in WD17 3TX?

The neighbourhood records 73 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Watford the rate is 115 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in WD17 3TX?

The average home in Watford sold for £404,299 in the latest House Price Index, down 0.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £932,291, semi-detached £534,461, terraced £430,030, flats £263,145. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near WD17 3TX?

The nearest primary school is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, 0.5 mi away, about a 9 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding). The nearest secondary school is West Herts College, 1.4 mi away. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in WD17 3TX?

Every premises in WD17 3TX can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to WD17 3TX?

Watford Junction is 1.6 mi away.

What is the average household income in WD17 3TX?

The ONS estimates average household income of £89,537 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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