Is WD17 1PG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

705 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD17 1PG. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
209
Anti-social behaviour
155
Shoplifting
99
Public order
55
Other theft
44
Criminal damage & arson
43
Drugs
21
Theft from the person
18

House prices

£404,299

Average price in Watford (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£430,030
Semi-detached
£534,461
Detached
£932,291
Flat / maisonette
£263,145

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD17 1PG specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD17 1PG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD17 1PG on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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