Is WD17 2JD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

508 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD17 2JD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
154
Anti-social behaviour
92
Shoplifting
77
Public order
29
Vehicle crime
26
Criminal damage & arson
23
Other theft
22
Robbery
22

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 2JD 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 2JD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD17 2JD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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